A workshop to introduce Rasch analysis using RUMM2030 software. This course will suit those working in the measurement of outcomes in the health sciences, of attitudinal data in the social sciences, or in educational testing. It will take the form of an online workshop introducing the Rasch measurement model and the Rasch Unidimensional Measurement Models (RUMM2030) software package. The workshop will be delivered fully online through a combination of pre-recorded teaching videos, exercises, and interactive live sessions over a number of weeks, from 27th January – 10th March 2027, inclusive.
Detailed Description
At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to analyse and interpret data, using RUMM2030, for:
· Input of data into the RUMM2030 program
· Assessing fit to the Rasch model
· Testing for local dependency
· Examining the category probability patterns for polytomous items
· Examining the targeting and reliability of the scale or test
· Assessing the unidimensionality of the item set
Course requirements:
· Access to a computer running a pre-installed Evaluation Edition of RUMM 2030 (which we will provide) or a full version of RUMM 2030
· NB – Please note that administrative rights are necessary to install RUMM onto a computer, so this installation will need to be done in advance of the course (by your institutional IT departments) if you do not have admin rights on your computer
· NB – Please also note that RUMM 2030 is a Windows-only software package. If you wish to run it on a Mac, then this needs to be done through a Windows emulator package
· Access to a computer running Microsoft Excel
· Access to SPSS software is also preferable, but not necessary
Additional Details
Date of course:
The planned sessions are all on a Wednesday afternoon, and are as follows:
27th January, 2027 – 2-4pm UK time (GMT)
3rd February, 2027 – 2-4pm UK time (GMT)
10th February, 2027 – 2-4pm UK time (GMT)
**Break week - No session in week 15-19 Feb**
24th February, 2027 – 2-4pm UK time (GMT)
3rd March, 2027 – 2-4pm UK time (GMT)
10th March, 2027 – 2-4pm UK time (GMT)
Please note that although participation in all sessions is encouraged, the live sessions will be recorded and access to these recordings will be provided to all participants.
Venue: Online
The course will be delivered through Microsoft Teams
*Please note that the running of all courses is subject to adequate participant numbers. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be provided.
For further information and updates please check the website:
https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/short-courses/532/rasch-courses-introduction-to-rasch-analysis
Otherwise, please contact Mike Horton (m.c.horton@leeds.ac.uk) for course related enquiries.
