Applying Cross-Validated Psychometric Models to the Bavarian Reading Test (BYLET) to Confirm a Four-Comprehension-Process Model and Determine the Role of Text Difficulty in Reading Comprehension Measurement

• DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/6cqs7
• Publication Date: 2022-11-08T05:00:46Z
• Authors: Elisabeth Barbara...; Johannes Wild; Anita Schilcher; Markus Bühner; Sven Hilbert
• Keywords: Psychometrics; Educational Psychology; 4. Education; Cognitive Psychology; Quantitative Methods; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Language

In this study, we compared different models of reading comprehension on a large data basis more than 6500 students. We examine representing the Simple View Reading, four-process-model as well influence text difficulty by applying psychometric modeling in framework item response theory to newly developed Bavarian test BYLET. Results demonstrate best fit for four-process model and negligible measured word sentence length. The were robust indicated cross-validation showed good reliability validity. conclude that theories processes also apply measurement trainable skill BYLET is suitable assessment between grades two seven. study preregistered. Analysis code available https://osf.io/xw9bv/?view_only=3f294689e3ec4f059527d272ddd3c135. Materials can be sent interested researchers request.