Q-Matrix Designs of Longitudinal Diagnostic Classification Models With Hierarchical Attributes for Formative Assessment

Longitudinal diagnostic classification models (DCMs) with hierarchical attributes can characterize learning trajectories in terms of the transition between attribute profiles for formative assessment. A longitudinal DCM for hierarchical attributes was proposed by imposing model constraints on the tr...

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Main Authors: Wei Tian, Jiahui Zhang, Qian Peng, Xiaoguang Yang
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语言:English
出版: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
丛编:Frontiers in Psychology
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在线阅读:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01694/full
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总结:Longitudinal diagnostic classification models (DCMs) with hierarchical attributes can characterize learning trajectories in terms of the transition between attribute profiles for formative assessment. A longitudinal DCM for hierarchical attributes was proposed by imposing model constraints on the transition DCM. To facilitate the applications of longitudinal DCMs, this paper explored the critical topic of the Q-matrix design with a simulation study. The results suggest that including the transpose of the R-matrix in the Q-matrix improved the classification accuracy. Moreover, 10-item tests measuring three linear attributes across three time points provided satisfactory classification accuracy for low-stakes assessment; lower classification rates were observed with independent or divergent attributes. Q-matrix design recommendations were provided for the short-test situation. Implications and future directions were discussed.
ISSN:1664-1078