Item desirability matching in forced-choice test construction
The forced-choice method has been proposed as a viable strategy to prevent socially
desirable responding (SDR) on self-report non-cognitive measures. The ability of the …
desirable responding (SDR) on self-report non-cognitive measures. The ability of the …
Mixed-Keying or Desirability-Matching in the construction of Forced-Choice measures? An empirical investigation and practical recommendations
Forced-choice (FC) measures are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to single-
statement (SS) measures. However, to ensure the practical usefulness of an FC measure, it …
statement (SS) measures. However, to ensure the practical usefulness of an FC measure, it …
A mixture model for random responding behavior in forced-choice noncognitive assessment: Implication and application in organizational research
For various reasons, respondents to forced-choice assessments (typically used for
noncognitive psychological constructs) may respond randomly to individual items due to …
noncognitive psychological constructs) may respond randomly to individual items due to …
Comparing forced-choice and single-stimulus personality scores on a level playing field: A meta-analysis of psychometric properties and susceptibility to faking.
Forced-choice (FC) personality assessments have shown potential in mitigating the effects
of faking. Yet despite increased attention and usage, there exist gaps in understanding the …
of faking. Yet despite increased attention and usage, there exist gaps in understanding the …
The development and validation of a multidimensional forced-choice format character measure: Testing the Thurstonian IRT approach
There has been reemerging interest within psychology in the construct of character, yet
assessing it can be difficult due to social desirability of character traits. Forced-choice …
assessing it can be difficult due to social desirability of character traits. Forced-choice …
Measuring social and emotional skills in elementary students: Development of self-report Likert, situational judgment test, and forced choice items
As social and emotional learning (SEL) continues to gain popularity, the need for high-
quality social and emotional skill assessments also increases. We conducted two studies to …
quality social and emotional skill assessments also increases. We conducted two studies to …
Detecting Careless Respondents in Multidimensional Forced Choice Data: An Application of lz Person-Fit Statistic to the TIRT Model
There has been growing interest in the use of multidimensional forced-choice (MFC)
measures in industrial and organizational psychology. However, despite the growing …
measures in industrial and organizational psychology. However, despite the growing …
Detecting careless responding in multidimensional forced-choice questionnaires
The multidimensional forced-choice (MFC) format is an alternative to rating scales in which
participants rank items according to how well the items describe them. Currently, little is …
participants rank items according to how well the items describe them. Currently, little is …
Detecting DIF in multidimensional forced choice measures using the Thurstonian item response theory model
Although modern item response theory (IRT) methods of test construction and scoring have
overcome ipsativity problems historically associated with multidimensional forced choice …
overcome ipsativity problems historically associated with multidimensional forced choice …
Investigating the normativity of trait estimates from multidimensional forced-choice data
The Thurstonian item response model (Thurstonian IRT model) allows deriving normative
trait estimates from multidimensional forced-choice (MFC) data. In the MFC format, persons …
trait estimates from multidimensional forced-choice (MFC) data. In the MFC format, persons …