In recent years, psychometricians have favored an alternative theoretical model to classical test theory called
A) individual response theory
B) item response theory
C) theory of relativity
D) operational response theory

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Item Response Theory (IRT) is the alternative theoretical model to classical test theory that has gained favor among psychometricians in recent years. It focuses on the relationship between individuals' latent traits (e.g., abilities or personality traits) and their item responses, offering a more nuanced understanding of test data compared to classical test theory.

In Recent Years, Psychometricians Have Favored an Alternative Theoretical Model