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In this chapter, using the random groups design, we illustrate traditional equating methods, such as equipercentile and linear methods. We also discuss many of the key concepts of equating, such as properties of converted scores and the influence of the resulting scale scores on the choice of an equating result.
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Kolen, M.J., Brennan, R.L. (2014). Observed Score Equating Using the Random Groups Design. In: Test Equating, Scaling, and Linking. Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0317-7_2
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