Table 2. R Packages for Rasch Estimation from Dichotomous Data (Knox Cube Test) and PCM data (Liking for Science)
Package Item Estimation Method Item Estimate S.D. for KCT Item Estimate S.D. for PCM Diagnostic Fit Statistics Recommended R Packages
Items Persons Dichotomous PCM
eRm CMLE 3.04 1.71  
sirt MMLE 3.09 1.20    
TAM MMLE 3.09 1.20
Winsteps CMLE 3.13 1.19    
mixRasch JMLE 3.15 1.25    
autoRasch JMLE 3.26 1.23
Winsteps JMLE 3.49 1.25    
sirt VA 3.60    

✔ = performance is satisfactory ✘ = performance is not available, failed or is not satisfactory

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