scholarly journals Regularized Estimation of the Four-Parameter Logistic Model

Psych ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-278
Author(s):  
Michela Battauz
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Model ◽  
Likelihood Function ◽  
Latent Trait ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Penalty Term ◽  
Regularized Estimation ◽  
Item Parameters

The four-parameter logistic model is an Item Response Theory model for dichotomous items that limit the probability of giving a positive response to an item into a restricted range, so that even people at the extremes of a latent trait do not have a probability close to zero or one. Despite the literature acknowledging the usefulness of this model in certain contexts, the difficulty of estimating the item parameters has limited its use in practice. In this paper we propose a regularized estimation approach for the estimation of the item parameters based on the inclusion of a penalty term in the log-likelihood function. Simulation studies show the good performance of the proposal, which is further illustrated through an application to a real-data set.

A New-Flexible Generated Family of Distributions Based on Half-Logistic Distribution

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 4813-4818
Author(s):  
Sanaa Al-Marzouki ◽  
Sharifah Alrajhi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Model ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Logistic Distribution ◽  
Data Set ◽  
New Family ◽  
Probability Weighted Moment ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Generated Family ◽  
Family Of Distributions

We proposed a new family of distributions from a half logistic model called the generalized odd half logistic family. We expressed its density function as a linear combination of exponentiated densities. We calculate some statistical properties as the moments, probability weighted moment, quantile and order statistics. Two new special models are mentioned. We study the estimation of the parameters for the odd generalized half logistic exponential and the odd generalized half logistic Rayleigh models by using maximum likelihood method. One real data set is assesed to illustrate the usefulness of the subject family.

scholarly journals Bayesian Derivative Order Estimation for a Fractional Logistic Model

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Francisco J. Ariza-Hernandez ◽  
Martin P. Arciga-Alejandre ◽  
Jorge Sanchez-Ortiz ◽  
Alberto Fleitas-Imbert
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Problem ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Likelihood Function ◽  
Synthetic Data ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Posterior Distributions ◽  
Rate Parameter ◽  
Order Estimation ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Derivative Order

In this paper, we consider the inverse problem of derivative order estimation in a fractional logistic model. In order to solve the direct problem, we use the Grünwald-Letnikov fractional derivative, then the inverse problem is tackled within a Bayesian perspective. To construct the likelihood function, we propose an explicit numerical scheme based on the truncated series of the derivative definition. By MCMC samples of the marginal posterior distributions, we estimate the order of the derivative and the growth rate parameter in the dynamic model, as well as the noise in the observations. To evaluate the methodology, a simulation was performed using synthetic data, where the bias and mean square error are calculated, the results give evidence of the effectiveness for the method and the suitable performance of the proposed model. Moreover, an example with real data is presented as evidence of the relevance of using a fractional model.

scholarly journals Robustness of Projective IRT to Misspecification of the Underlying Multidimensional Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 362-375
Author(s):  
Tyler Strachan ◽  
Edward Ip ◽  
Yanyan Fu ◽  
Terry Ackerman ◽  
Shyh-Huei Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Computational Stability ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Response Data ◽  
Higher Dimensional

As a method to derive a “purified” measure along a dimension of interest from response data that are potentially multidimensional in nature, the projective item response theory (PIRT) approach requires first fitting a multidimensional item response theory (MIRT) model to the data before projecting onto a dimension of interest. This study aims to explore how accurate the PIRT results are when the estimated MIRT model is misspecified. Specifically, we focus on using a (potentially misspecified) two-dimensional (2D)-MIRT for projection because of its advantages, including interpretability, identifiability, and computational stability, over higher dimensional models. Two large simulation studies (I and II) were conducted. Both studies examined whether the fitting of a 2D-MIRT is sufficient to recover the PIRT parameters when multiple nuisance dimensions exist in the test items, which were generated, respectively, under compensatory MIRT and bifactor models. Various factors were manipulated, including sample size, test length, latent factor correlation, and number of nuisance dimensions. The results from simulation studies I and II showed that the PIRT was overall robust to a misspecified 2D-MIRT. Smaller third and fourth simulation studies were done to evaluate recovery of the PIRT model parameters when the correctly specified higher dimensional MIRT or bifactor model was fitted with the response data. In addition, a real data set was used to illustrate the robustness of PIRT.

Topp–Leone Linear Exponential Distribution

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Bol A. M. Atem ◽  
Suleman Nasiru ◽  
Kwara Nantomah
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Exponential Distribution ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Finite Sample ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Finite Sample Properties ◽  
Linear Exponential Distribution

Abstract This article studies the properties of the Topp–Leone linear exponential distribution. The parameters of the new model are estimated using maximum likelihood estimation, and simulation studies are performed to examine the finite sample properties of the parameters. An application of the model is demonstrated using a real data set. Finally, a bivariate extension of the model is proposed.

scholarly journals A new class of skew-logistic distribution

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-385
Author(s):  
Saeed Mirzadeh ◽  
Anis Iranmanesh
Keyword(s):  
Exponential Family ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Statistical Characteristics ◽  
Logistic Distribution ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Real ◽  
New Class ◽  
Skewness Parameter

Abstract In this study, the researchers introduce a new class of the logistic distribution which can be used to model the unimodal data with some skewness present. The new generalization is carried out using the basic idea of Nadarajah (Statistics 48(4):872–895, 2014), called truncated-exponential skew-logistic (TESL) distribution. The TESL distribution is a member of the exponential family; therefore, the skewness parameter can be derived easier. Meanwhile, some important statistical characteristics are presented; the real data set and simulation studies are applied to evaluate the results. Also, the TESL distribution is compared to at least five other skew-logistic distributions.

scholarly journals Partial Measurement Invariance: Extending and Evaluating the Cluster Approach for Identifying Anchor Items

2021 ◽  
pp. 014662162110428
Author(s):  
Steffi Pohl ◽  
Daniel Schulze ◽  
Eric Stets
Keyword(s):  
Differential Item Functioning ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Cluster Approach ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Item Parameters ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
True Group ◽  
Partial Measurement Invariance

When measurement invariance does not hold, researchers aim for partial measurement invariance by identifying anchor items that are assumed to be measurement invariant. In this paper, we build on Bechger and Maris’s approach for identification of anchor items. Instead of identifying differential item functioning (DIF)-free items, they propose to identify different sets of items that are invariant in item parameters within the same item set. We extend their approach by an additional step in order to allow for identification of homogeneously functioning item sets. We evaluate the performance of the extended cluster approach under various conditions and compare its performance to that of previous approaches, that are the equal-mean difficulty (EMD) approach and the iterative forward approach. We show that the EMD and the iterative forward approaches perform well in conditions with balanced DIF or when DIF is small. In conditions with large and unbalanced DIF, they fail to recover the true group mean differences. With appropriate threshold settings, the cluster approach identified a cluster that resulted in unbiased mean difference estimates in all conditions. Compared to previous approaches, the cluster approach allows for a variety of different assumptions as well as for depicting the uncertainty in the results that stem from the choice of the assumption. Using a real data set, we illustrate how the assumptions of the previous approaches may be incorporated in the cluster approach and how the chosen assumption impacts the results.

scholarly journals A Novel Chen Extension: Theory, Characterizations and Different Estimation Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Haitham M. Yousof ◽  
Mustafa C. Korkmaz ◽  
G.G. Hamedani ◽  
Mohamed Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Weighted Least Squares ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Anderson Darling ◽  
Mean Variance ◽  
Skewness And Kurtosis

In this work, we derive a novel extension of Chen distribution. Some statistical properties of the new model are derived. Numerical analysis for mean, variance, skewness and kurtosis is presented. Some characterizations of the proposed distribution are presented. Different classical estimation methods under uncensored schemes such as the maximum likelihood, Anderson-Darling, weighted least squares and right-tail Anderson–Darling methods are considered. Simulation studies are performed in order to compare and assess the above-mentioned estimation methods. For comparing the applicability of the four classical methods, two application to real data set are analyzed.

Development and Application of an Exploratory Reduced Reparameterized Unified Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Andrew Culpepper ◽  
Yinghan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Bayesian Methods ◽  
Unified Model ◽  
Cognitive Diagnosis ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Binary Matrix ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Cognitive Diagnosis Models ◽  
Item Parameters ◽  
Attribute Hierarchy ◽  
Q Matrix

Exploratory cognitive diagnosis models (CDMs) estimate the Q matrix, which is a binary matrix that indicates the attributes needed for affirmative responses to each item. Estimation of Q is an important next step for improving classifications and broadening application of CDMs. Prior research primarily focused on an exploratory version of the restrictive deterministic-input, noisy-and-gate model, and research is needed to develop exploratory methods for more flexible CDMs. We consider Bayesian methods for estimating an exploratory version of the more flexible reduced reparameterized unified model (rRUM). We show that estimating the rRUM Q matrix is complicated by a confound between elements of Q and the rRUM item parameters. A Bayesian framework is presented that accurately recovers Q using a spike–slab prior for item parameters to select the required attributes for each item. We present Monte Carlo simulation studies, demonstrating the developed algorithm improves upon prior Bayesian methods for estimating the rRUM Q matrix. We apply the developed method to the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English data set. The results provide evidence of five attributes with a partially ordered attribute hierarchy.

scholarly journals A Finite Mixture Item Response Theory Model for Continuous Measurement Outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 346-364
Author(s):  
Cengiz Zopluoglu
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Continuous Measurement ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Parameter Estimates ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Monte Carlo Simulation Study ◽  
Continuous Response ◽  
Reliable Parameter

A mixture extension of Samejima’s continuous response model for continuous measurement outcomes and its estimation through a heuristic approach based on limited-information factor analysis is introduced. Using an empirical data set, it is shown that two groups of respondents that differ both qualitatively and quantitatively in their response behavior can be revealed. In addition to the real data application, the effectiveness of the heuristic estimation approach under real data analytic conditions was examined through a Monte Carlo simulation study. The results showed that the heuristic estimation approach provided reliable parameter estimates and the model successfully converged above 80% when the sample size was 250 and above 90% when the sample size was 500 or 1,000 for most conditions.

scholarly journals On the Alpha Power Kumaraswamy Distribution: Properties, Simulation and Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-313
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood Method ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Parameters Estimation ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Alpha Power ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Kumaraswamy Distribution ◽  
Mathematical Properties

Adding  new  parameters to  classical distributions becomes one  of  the most  important methods  for  increasing distributions flexibility,  especially, in  simulation   studies   and real data sets. In this paper, alpha power  transformation (APT) is used  and  applied  to  the Kumaraswamy (K) distribution and a proposed distribution, so called the alpha power Kumaraswamy (AK) distribution, is presented.  Some important mathematical properties are derived, parameters estimation of the AK distribution using maximum likelihood  method  is considered. A simulation study and  a  real  data   set  are  used  to  illustrate the  flexibility of the  AK distribution compared with other  distributions.

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