The Dominant Trait Profile Method of Scoring Multidimensional Forced-Choice Questionnaires.

ABSTRACT: Proposed is a new method of scoring multidimensional forced-choice (MFC) questionnaires referred to as the dominant trait profile (DTP) method. The DTP method identifies a dominant response vector (DRV) for each trait-a vector of binary scores for preferences in item pairs within MFC blocks from the perspective of a respondent for whom the trait under consideration dominates over the other traits being measured. The respondents' observed response vectors are matched to the DRV for each trait to produce (1/0) matching scores that are then analyzed via latent trait modeling, with scaling options (a) bounded D-scale (from 0 to 1), or (b) item response theory logit scale. The DTP method allows for the comparison of individuals on a trait of interest, as well as their standing in relation to a

SUBMITTER: Dimitrov DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12356822 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature