Glossary I
Glossary I
Deutsch: Item-Response-Theorie / Español: Teoría de Respuesta al Ítem / Português: Teoria de Resposta ao Item / Français: Théorie de la réponse à l'item / Italiano: Teoria della risposta all'item
Item Response Theory (IRT) is a paradigm in psychometrics that models the relationship between latent traits of individuals and their responses to test items. Unlike classical test theory, IRT provides probabilistic frameworks to estimate both person abilities and item characteristics, enabling more precise and adaptive measurement in psychological and educational assessments.