EDUC 211C

Introduction to Factor Analysis and Item Response Theory

Education · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

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Introduction to linear factor analysis (FA) and item response theory (IRT) models and their uses in research and assessment. Topics include specification, estimation, evaluation, and interpretation of exploratory and confirmatory models. Students use FA and IRT methods to perform range of basic data analyses.

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Requisites

Official UCLA wording
Requisites: course 230B or equivalent, and one course in education measurement (course 200B, 211A, 211B, or equivalent).

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- EDUC 230B
- equivalent
one course in education measurement (course 200B, 211A, 211B, or equivalent)

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Requires

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EDUC 211C

EDUC 230BLinear Statistical Models in Social Science Research: Multiple Regression Analysis
- EDUC 230AIntroduction to Research Design and Statistics

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