Kolen, Michael J.Jarjoura, David2011-03-282011-03-281984Kolen, Michael J & Jarjoura, David. (1984). Item profile analysis for tests developed according to a table of specifications. Applied Psychological Measurement, 8, 321-331. doi:10.1177/014662168400800309doi:10.1177/014662168400800309https://hdl.handle.net/11299/101948An approach to analyzing items is described that emphasizes the heterogeneous nature of many achievement and professional certification tests. The approach focuses on the categories of a table of specifications, which often serves as a blueprint for constructing such tests. The approach is characterized by profile comparisons of observed and expected correlations of item scores with category scores. A multivariate generalizability theory model provides the foundation for the approach, and the concept of a profile of expected correlations is derived from the model. Data from a professional certification testing program are used for illustration and an attempt is made to provide links with test development issues and generalizability theory.enArticle