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| 2007 | |
| 2007-1 | An Investigation of the Performance of the Generalized S-X2 Item-Fit Index for Polytomous IRT Models Taehoon Kang, Troy T. Chen. |
| 2007-2 | Using Hierarchical Modeling to Examine Course Work and ACT Score Relationships Across High Schools Julie P. Noble, Diane Schnelker. |
| 2006 | |
| 2006-1 | Student Achievement, Behavior, Perceptions, and Other Factors Affecting ACT Scores Julie P. Noble, William L. Roberts, Richard L. Sawyer. |
| 2005 | |
| 2005-1 | School-level Benefits of Using PLAN Over Time Natasha J. Williams, Julie P. Noble. |
| 2005-2 | Modeling the Effectiveness of Developmental Instruction Yelena Perkhounkova, Julie Noble, Richard Sawyer. |
| 2005-3 | Using ACT Assessment Scores to Set Benchmarks for College Readiness Jeff Allen, Jim Sconing. |
| 2004 | |
| 2004-1 | Academic and Noncognitive Variables Related to PLAN Scores William L. Roberts, Julie P. Noble. |
| 2004-2 | Differential Grading Standards Among High Schools David J. Woodruff, Robert L. Ziomek. |
| 2004-3 | Inventory of Work-Relevant Values: 2001 Revision Becky L. Bobek, Paul A. Gore. |
| 2004-4 | High School Grade Inflation From 1991 to 2003 David J. Woodruff, Robert L. Ziomek. |
| 2004-5 | IRT Scale Linking Methods for Mixed-Format Tests Seonghoon Kim, Won-Chan Lee. |
| 2003 | |
| 2003-1 | The Effects of Using ACT Composite Score and High School Average on College Admission Decisions for Racial/Ethnic Groups Julie Noble. |
| 2003-2 | The Effects of Using EPAS® Programs on PLAN and ACT Assessment Performance Julie Noble. |
| 2003-3 | The Relationship Between Schedule Type and ACT Assessment Scores: A Longitudinal Study Matt T. Harmston, Ann-Maureen Pliska, Robert L. Ziomek & Donald G. Hackmann. |
| 2003-4 | Constructing a Universal Scale of High School Course Difficulty Dina Bassiri & E. Mathew Schulz. |
| 2003-5 | Relationships Between EPAS Scores and College Preparatory Course Work in High School David J. Woodruff. |
| 2003-6 | A Comparison of Two Linking Methods for Multidimensional IRT Scale Transformations Kyung-Seok Min, Jong-Pil Kim. |
| 2002 | |
| 2002-1 | Data Sparseness and Online Pretest Item Calibration/Scaling Methods in CAT Jae-Chun Ban, Bradley A. Hanson, Qing Yi & Deborah J. Harris. |
| 2002-2 | Bayesian Statistical Inference for Coefficient Alpha Jun Corser Li & David J. Woodruff |
| 2002-3 | Controlling Item Allocation in the Automated Assembly of Multiple Test Forms Judy Spray, Chuan-Ju Lin & Troy T. Chen |
| 2002-4 | Predicting Different Levels of Academic Success in College Using High School GPA and ACT Composite Score Julie Noble & Richard Sawyer |
| 2002-5 | Interval Estimation for True Scores Under Various Scale Transformations Won-Chan Lee, Robert L. Brennan & Michael J. Kolen |
| 2001 | |
| 2001-1 | Suggestions for the Evaluation and Use of Concordance Results Bradley A. Hanson, Deborah J. Harris, Mary Pommerich, James A. Sconing & Qing Yi. |
| 2001-2 | Controlling for Rater Effects When Comparing Survey Items With Incomplete Likert Data E. Matthew Schulz & Anji Sun. |
| 2001-3 | Trends in ACT Mathematics and Science Reasoning Achievement, Curricular Choice, and Intent for College Major: 1995–2000 Matt T. Harmston & Ann-Maureen Pliska. |
| 2001-4 | Alternatives to the Grade Point Average as Measures of Academic Achievement in College Pui-Wa Lei, Dina Bassiri & E. Matthew Schulz. |
| 2000 | |
| 2000-1 | Issues in Creating and Reporting Concordance Results Based on Equipercentile Methods Mary Pommerich, Bradley A. Hanson, Deborah J. Harris & James A. Sconing. |
| 2000-2 | Effects of Scale Transformation and Test Termination Rule on the Precision of Ability Estimates in CAT Qing Yi, Tianyou Wang & Jae-Chun Ban. |
| 2000-3 | Validating Two-Stage Course Placement Systems When Data Are Truncated Jeff Schiel & Matt Harmston. |
| 2000-4 | Estimating Item Parameters from Classical Indices for Item Pool Development with a Computerized Classification Test Chi-Yu Huang, John C. Kalohn, Chuan-Ju Lin & Judith Spray. |
| 2000-5 | Science Course Taking, Out-of-Class Science Accomplishments, and Achievement in the High School Graduating Class of 1998 Gail T. McLure & John W. McLure. |
| 2000-6 | Does Self-Stereotyping Affect Performance on the ACT Assessment? Peggy Loveless. |
| 2000-7 | Posttesting Students to Assess the Effectiveness of Remedial Instruction in College Richard Sawyer & Jeff Schiel. |
| 2000-8 | Effects of Item-Selection Criteria on Classification Testing with the Sequential Probability Ratio Test Chuan-Ju Lin & Judith Spray. |
| 2000-9 | Effects of Differential Prediction in College Admissions for Traditional- and Nontraditional-Aged Students Julie Noble. |
| 2000-10 | Procedures for Computing Classification Consistency and Accuracy Indices with Multiple Categories Won-Chan Lee, Bradley A. Hanson, & Robert L. Brennan. |
| 2000-11 | A Comparative Study of Online Pretest Item Calibration/Scaling Methods in CAT Jae-Chun Ban, Bradley A. Hanson, Tianyou Wang, Qing Yi, & Deborah J. Harris. |