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Markov chain models for inspecting response dynamics in psychological testing
Andrea Bosco
https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.17982 https://a…

Markov chain models for inspecting response dynamics in psychological testing
The importance of considering contextual probabilities in shaping response patterns within psychological testing is underscored, despite the ubiquitous nature of order effects discussed extensively in methodological literature. Drawing from concepts such as path-dependency, first-order autocorrelation, state-dependency, and hysteresis, the present study is an attempt to address how earlier responses serve as an anchor for subsequent answers in tests, surveys, and questionnaires. Introducing the…