Research Article

Validity of a Diagnostic Scale for Acupuncture: Application of the Item Response Theory to the Five Viscera Score

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Test information curves of the Five Viscera Score. It shows the quantity of measurement information from the subscales resulting from the application of IRT. The subscales are expected to be applied to those who are in that range. All the effective ability ranges straddled zero and extended in the positive direction.
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