thesis

A Graphical System for Longitudinal Modeling using Dynamic Documents.Application to NLSY97 Religiosity Data

Proposes a graphical analysis and presentation system for fitting, evaluating, and reporting multilevel longitudinal models.

Deriving Cut-off Scores for Significance Testing of NCDIF Indices Within the DFIT Framework Through Item Parameter Replication Method

investigated the properties of DIF indices in the differential functioning of items and tests (DFIT) framework and further tested the power of item parameter replication method (IPR) in identifying biased items within the item response theory (IRT) paradigm.

Influence of Brand Advertising on the Nature of Interpersonal Communication in Ukrainian Society

Explores the history of brand advertising and its implementation in the emergence market economy of post-soviet Ukraine, specifically the effects of western marketing campaigns on the fabric of interpersonal relations and communication.