The current study research showed the nature and potential sources of gaps in mathematics achievement between English language learners (ELLs) non-English (non-ELLs). gap was examined using three DIF methodologies: including Mantel-Haenszel procedure, Rasch model, Hierarchical Generalized Linear Model (HGLM). These were conducted at item level contrast to total test level. Results revealed that...

Investigating the existence of items with differential item functioning (DIF) may provide more accurate comparisons group differences in studies that aim to compare scores obtained a test by groups different characteristics. In present study, scale measuring critical thinking motivation was adapted Turkish culture applied 817 participants, who were high school graduates, university students, an...

This study was to use differential item functioning (DIF) analysis to examine if there were items in the Mental, Emotional, and Bodily Toughness Inventory (MeBTough) functioning differently across gender and athletic membership. A total of 444 male (56.3%) and female (43.7%) participants (30.9% athletes and 69.1% non-athletes) responded to the MeBTough items. Using Mantel-Haenszel and SIBTEST m...