Priors and Evidence: Introducing Bayesian Reasoning to Standard Setting

• In Event: GSIC Poster Session I

Abstract

Setting performance standards is critical for the validity of the intended interpretation and use of test scores. Various qualitative concerns with current standard setting methods have been raised by measurement and content experts. We propose a new approach applying the mathematics and reasoning of Bayes’ Theorem to standard setting.

Authors

• Sarah Alahmadi, ACS Ventures, LLC

• Chad W. Buckendahl, ACS Ventures, LLC