MESA 8220 Psychometrics I: Classical Test Theory and Rasch Models

Name: Psychometrics I: Classical Test Theory and Rasch Models
Rating: 4.26 (39 reviews)

Presents a study of theoretical concepts, statistical models, and practical applications in educational and psychological measurement. General topics include the history of measurement, Thurstone and Guttman scales, classical true-score theory, and item response theory. Specific topics include principles of Rasch measurement, parameter estimation procedures, fit statistics, item banking, and computer adaptive testing.

Course overview

Department: Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment
School: LSOE
Credits: 3
Level: Graduate
Offered: Periodically

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.26 / 5

Based on 39 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Gabriel Orona
Fall 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.20/5
Matthias Von Davier
Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.46/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Gabriel Orona · 245 Beacon Street Room 229 W 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered