Research

Research Interests

• Item Response Theory for unidimensional and multidimensional, dichotomous and polytomous data

• Factor Analysis

• Dimensionality

• Test and Scale Development and Evaluation

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Cole, K., Turner, R., Kim, S. (2021). IRT analysis of dimensional structure and item wording effects. In: Wiberg, M., Molenaar, D., Gonzalez, J., Bockenholt, U., & Kim, J.-S. (Eds.) Quantitative Psychology: 85^th Annual Meeting of the Psychometric Society, Virtual, 2020. New York: Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-74772-5.

Cole, K., Turner, R., & Gitchel, D. (2019). A study of polytomous IRT methods and item wording directionality effects on perceived stress items. Personality and Individual Differences.

Cole, K., & Paek, I. (2019). Rasch Model Calibrations with SAS PROC IRT and WINSTEPS. Journal of Applied Measurement, 20(1), 27-45. Online.

Cole, K., ^*Kim, S., Mwavita, M. (in press). A comparison of linear and equipercentile equating and IRT equating with FIPC across multidimensional test forms for nonequivalent groups. International Journal of Quantitative Research in Education. http://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/forthcoming.php?jcode=IJQRE

Matlock, K., Turner, R., & Gitchel, D. (2018). A Study of Reverse-Worded Matched Item Pairs Using the Generalized Partial Credit and Nominal Response Models. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 78(1), 103-127. doi:10.11770013164416670211

^*Kim, S., Cole, K., & Mwavita, M. (2018). FIPC linking across multidimensional test forms: Effects of confounding difficulty within dimensions. International Journal of Testing, 18(4), 323-345. doi:10.1080/15305058.2018.1428980

Matlock, K., & Paek, I. (2017). PROC IRT: A SAS Procedure for Item Response Theory. Applied Psychological Measurement, 41(1), 311-320. doi:10.1177/0146621616685062

^*Omar, M. K., Self, M. J., & Cole, K. L. (2017). Retention and job satisfaction: A study of career and technical education teachers in midwestern state [Special Issue]. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(14), 181-195. doi:10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i14/3661

^*Omar, M. K., Self, M. J., & Cole, K. L. (2017). Career-switchers in career and teaching education school system: What drives them to remain in teaching? International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(14), 286-302. doi:10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i14/3668

Matlock, K., & Turner, R. (2016). Unidimensional IRT item parameter estimates across equivalent test forms with confounding specifications within dimensions. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 76(2), 258-279. doi:10.1177/0013164415589756

Matlock, K., Turner, R. & Khojasteh, J. (2015). Estimating a unidimensional latent ability across multiple test forms with confounding difficulty and length within sub-content areas. International Journal of Quantitative Research in Education. doi:10.1504/IJQRE.2016.077800

Matlock, K., Goering, C., Endacott, J., Collet, V., Denny, G., Jennings-Davis, J., & Wright, G. (2015). Teachers’ view of the Common Core State Standards and its implementation. Educational Review. doi:10.1080/00131911.2015.1070333

Matlock, K., Song, J. & Goering, C. (2014). Spatial dependency and contextual effects on Arkansas school districts’ academic achievement. International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 6(3), 32-42. doi:10.5897/IJEAPS2013.0327

Matlock, K. (2013). The reliability of oral reading fluency indicators and their effective use as a response to intervention progress monitoring tool. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 13(3) 110-129.

Invited Presentations

Cole, K. (December 2019). Statistical Analysis in Science Fair Projects: Christmas Edition. Invited as a guest facilitator to present at the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (OSSEF) Teacher Workshop.

Cole, K. (May 2018). Research Methods. Invited as a guest facilitator to present at the 2018 McNair Scholars TRIO Program, Research Methods Workshop.

Matlock, K., Fuqua, D. (August 2016). ANOVA. Workshop presented in Center for Educational Research and Evaluation Seminar Series to EHA Faculty.

Matlock, K., Turner, R., & Gitchel, D. (April 2016). Effects of Positively and Negatively Worded Items on Estimated Latent Trait Scores. Presentation invited for Distinguished Paper Session at the American Educational Researchers Association, Washington D.C.

Matlock, K. (February 26, 2016). Item Response Theory: An Application in R. Presentation at the Oklahoma State University Statistics Department Seminar.

Peer-Reviewed Presentations

Selected presentations available through link.

Cole, K., Paek, I., & *Hosseinzadeh, M. (2021). Effects of Low Category Response Rates on Common Polytomous IRT Item Calibrations. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Virtual.

*Hosseinzadeh, M., & Cole, K. (2021). Evaluation of Structure Complexity Magnitude and Degree of Cross-Loading on Secondary Dimension on Multidimensional Item Response Theory Parameter Estimation. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Virtual.

Kim, S., & Cole, K. (2021). IRT Linking Methods for the Simple MIRT Model and the Bifactor Model with Mixed Format. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Virtual.

Cole, K., Turner, R., Kim, S. (July 2020). IRT Analysis of Dimensional Structure and Item Wording Effects. Poster presented at the International Meeting of the Psychometric Society conference, Virtual.

Cole, K., Paek, I., ^*Kim, T. (April 2019). Using R Software for Item Response Theory (IRT) Model Calibrations. Professional Development Training Course presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Toronto, CA.

Paek, I., Cole, K., & Fukuhara, H. (April 2019). A resampling procedure for absolute model-data fit and its comparison with M2. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Measurement in Education annual meeting, Toronto, Canada.

Xu, J., Paek, I., Xia, Y. & Cole, K. (April 2019). Using the proportion of flagged items by S-X² for checking IRT assumptions. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Measurement in Education annual meetingg, Toronto, Canada.

^*Kim, S., Cole, K., & Lee, H. (April 2019). The IRT Linking Methods For Bi-Factor model with Mixed Format Tests. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Measurement in Education annual meeting, Toronto, Canada.

^*Kim, S., Cole, K., & Lee, H. (July 2018). The IRT Linking Methods for Bi-Factor Models with Mixed Formats. Poster presented at the International Test Commission annual meeting, Montreal, Canada.

^*Kim, S., Cole, K., & Lee, H. (July 2018). A Study of Wording Directionality Effect on PANAS Items Using Polytomous IRT Methods. Poster presented at the International Meeting of the Psychometric Society, New York, NY, USA.

Cole, K., & Paek, I. (April 2018). Effects of Low Category Response Rates on Common Polytomous IRT Item Calibrations. Paper presented at the National Council on Measurement in Education annual meeting, New York City, NY.

Cole, K., & Paek, I. (April 2018). Is PROC IRT a Viable Option for Rasch Model Calibration for Research and Large-Scale Assessment? Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York City, NY.

^*Kim, S., Cole, K., & Lee, H. (April 2018). Cross-Cultural Differences in Category Characteristics in the PANAS Item Pools Using the Nominal Response Model. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York City, NY.

Turner, R., Cole, K., & Gitchel, W. (April 2018). Investigating Wording versus Construct Effects for a Modified Perceived Stress Scale, Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York City, NY.

Turner, R., Gitchel, W., & Cole, K. (April 2018). Responses to Item Wording on Stress and Anxiety Scales for Adults with Disabilities, Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York City, NY.

Cole, K., Paek, I., ^*Kim, T. (April 2017). Using R Software for Item Response Theory (IRT) Model Calibrations. Professional Development Training Course presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Cole, K., Turner, R., & Gitchel, D. (April 2017). Investigating the Effects of Extreme Response Styles Using the Nominal Response Model. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Matlock, K., & Templin, J. (April 2017). Using Multidimensional Models to Assess the Dimensionality of Technology-Enhanced Items. Paper presented at the National Council on Measurement in Education annual meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Matlock, K., ^*Kim, S., & Mwavita, M. (August 2016). A Comparison of Linear, Equipercentile, and FIPC Equating Methods Across Multidimensional Test Forms for Nonequivalent Groups. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

Turner, R. C., Matlock, K., & Gitchel, W. D. (August 2016). Interaction of Gender and Age to Positively and Negatively Worded Stress Items. Paper presentation presented at the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.

Matlock, K., & Paek, I. (July 2016). Review of PROC IRT in SAS/STAT 14.1: A Procedure for Item Response Theory. Poster presented at the biennial conference of the International Test Commission, Vancouver, Canada.

Matlock, K., Turner, R., & Gitchel, D. (July 2016). Multidimensional Item Response Theory Analysis of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale. Poster at the biennial conference of the International Test Commission, Vancouver, Canada.

^*Kim, S., Matlock, K., & Mwavita, M. (July 2016). FIPC Equating Across Multidimensional Test Forms for Nonequivalent Groups. Poster presented at the biennial conference of the International Test Commission, Vancouver, Canada.

Turner, R. C., Matlock, K. L., & Gitchel, W. D. (July 2016). Age Differences on Positively and Negatively Worded Anxiety Items. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the International Test Commission, Vancouver, Canada.

Matlock, K., Turner, R., & Gitchel, D. (April 2016) Investigating Reverse-Worded Matched Item Pairs Using the GPCM and NRM. Poster presented at the National Council of Measurement in Education, Washington D.C.

^*Schneider, B. W., Matlock, K. L. (February 2016). Examination of the Social Interaction and Anxiety Scale using Item Response Theory. Poster presented at the meeting of the Oklahoma State University Research Symposium, Stillwater, OK.

Matlock, K., Turner, R., & Gitchel, D. (October 2015). Effects of Positively and Negatively Worded Items on Estimated Latent Trait Scores. Paper presented at the Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association annual meeting, Claremore, OK. Paper selected as the Distinguished Paper Competition winner.

Matlock K., & Turner, R. (August 2015). Inconsistencies in Item Parameter Estimations Across Seemingly Parallel Forms. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association annual convention, Toronto, Canada.

Matlock, K., & Turner, R. (August 2015). A Comparison of Latent Ability Estimates Across Multiple Test Forms With Confounding Difficulty and Discrimination Within Dimensions. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association annual convention, Toronto, Canada.

Matlock, K., (July 2015). Engaging Students Through Instructional Videos. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual Big 12 Teaching and Learning Conference, Stillwater, OK.

Matlock, K., & Turner, R. (April 2014). Consequences of Estimating Unidimensional Item Parameters Across Multidimensional Test Forms. Paper presented at the National Council on Measurement in Education annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Endacott, J., Goering, C., Collet, V., Matlock, K., Denny, G., Wright, G., & Jennings-Davis, J. (April, 2014). Teaching Conditions during CCSS Implementation: A Single State Case Study. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Philadelphia PA.

Matlock, K., & Turner, R. (April 2013). The Effects of Confounding Ability and Difficulty within Sub-Content Areas on the Unidimensional Estimation of Thetas for Multiple Test Forms. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Grants

Angle, J., (2020 – 2021). Transitioning Students to Teacher-Researchers (TSTR). Funded by the National Science Foundation. Total award $598,745.00. External Evaluator.

Parks, R., Adams, J., Davis, J., Jennings, A. (March 2017 – December 2017). UAFS Institute for Middle Level Statistics and Probability. Funded by Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Total award requested $67,180.00. External Evaluator.

Jackson, J., Rigsby, M., Cast, D., & Jennings, A. (March 2016 – December 2016). Vertical Integration of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Funded by Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Total award $66,568.00. External Evaluator.

Parks, R., Adams, J., Cast, D., Jennings, A. (March 2016 – December 2016). UAFS Institute for Middle Level Statistics and Probability. Funded by Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Total award $63,262.00. External Evaluator.

^* Denotes graduate student