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test theory In assessment, test theory refers to psychometric approaches used to build and evaluate tests or scales.

In assessment, test theory refers to psychometric approaches used to build and evaluate tests or scales. In the source, it includes Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory, which are used to select items and examine a measure rigorously.

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Drafting source: Lu Yating; Wu Ying; Ji Meihua; Deng Ying; Zhang Lixin; Chen Yuling; Guo Yiqiang. Development and validation of a motivation scale for health behavior change in patients with coronary heart disease: a cross-sectional study. 2026; DOI 10.1186/s40359-026-05114-z; article XML SHA-256 3442273b4e494d9199d50c67b9d4b83fb1b48bf2c89d430de4fe5247b713ab80. “Development and validation of a motivation scale for health behavior change in patients with coronary heart disease: a cross-sectional study” (10.1186/s40359-026-05114-z).
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