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Estimation of latent ability using a response pattern of graded scores

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An Erratum for this chapter can be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02290599

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Samejima, F. Estimation of latent ability using a response pattern of graded scores. Psychometrika 34 (Suppl 1), 1–97 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03372160

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