Review

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Rasch Modeling for Mere Mortals, May 14, 2001
I expected this book to be another barely understandable book on Rasch-type model fitting, written by authors who's principle purpose is first to dazzle readers, then discourage them with mysterious statistical spells and mathematical enchantments. I was wrong. This is a highly readable book which contains powerful arguments for the application and utility of the Rasch model. The content is rational, and it's presentation lucid. After a few pages it becomes surprisingly clear these authors actually like their subject and want to share it with others!

If the statistically challenged wish to learn more about a very important new direction in measurement, and can afford only one text, this should be the book.

George W. Dudley
Dallas, Texas