Differential Item Functioning

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DIF
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪfərˈɛnʃəl ˈaɪtəm ˈfəŋkʃənɪŋ/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Mathematics

Examples in Context

  1. Detection of Differential Item Functioning(DIF) Using the Mean and Covariance Structure Analysis Model
  2. Currently, there are several methods for identify Differential Item Functioning(DIF), which are in confirmatory factor analysis and item response theory fields.
  3. Differential Item Functioning(DIF) : A Comparison of Methods Based on CFA and IRT
  4. At last, the application of Differential item functioning in Clinical questionnaire at home and abroad is discussed.
  5. Theory survey part introduces some concepts relative to Item Bias 、 Item Impact 、 Item Response Theory and Differential Item Functioning(DIF), the present domestic and overseas research development in gender DIF of language testing, and some ordinary methods for DIF detection.

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