"Since the breakthrough by Georg Rasch interest in fundamental measurement has increased exponentially. This growth is due in no small part to Bond and Fox. Their third edition is important as an introductory text, as a reference point and for its unique perspective. It is a significant book for the social sciences." - Peter Tymms, Durham University, UK "The tiresome debate about Rasch vs. IRT is over -- if you want to construct valid measurements from uncertain observations you need to understand and learn how to use Rasch measurement. Bond and Fox is your huckleberry -- read it and get to work!" - Robert W. Massof, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA "Bond & Fox''s book is a must read for anyone interested in measurement.

This book is my go-to for introducing graduate students to the Rasch model." - Kelly D. Bradley, University of Kentucky, USA "The authors have successfully made sophisticated measurement theory into feasible practice for practitioners by providing clear and intuitive explanations, numerous examples, and nice computer outputs. It is a textbook that I have used and will continue to use in the future." - Wen Chung Wang, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong "Bond and Fox provide a clear and accessible introduction to the Rasch mode. I always recommend their book when a student or colleagues asks me to explain Rasch measurement theory." - George Engelhard, Jr., The University of Georgia, USA " The book gives a very nice intuitive understanding of the Rasch model, especially for students with limited mathematical knowledge.

I use the book in a graduate course called . Advanced Measurement. I do plan on the continued use of the text . because it provides a nice introduction to the model ."- Steven Pulos, University of Northern Colorado, USA " An excellent textbook for Rasch measurement . the proposed changes will further enhance the readability and usefulness of the book. It is an excellent introduction to item response theory, especially to the Rasch measurement. I am using this book .

in . Educational Measurement Theory. I highly recommend this book. I will certainly continue to adopt this book. Since using this book I have become a strong advocate of Rasch measurement." - Ratna Nandakumar, University of Delaware, USA " This is the most current and best textbook for the Rasch course. I will adopt this revision . [for - Kelly D.

Bradley, University of Kentucky, USA "The authors have successfully made sophisticated measurement theory into feasible practice for practitioners by providing clear and intuitive explanations, numerous examples, and nice computer outputs. It is a textbook that I have used and will continue to use in the future." - Wen Chung Wang, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong "Bond and Fox provide a clear and accessible introduction to the Rasch mode. I always recommend their book when a student or colleagues asks me to explain Rasch measurement theory." - George Engelhard, Jr., The University of Georgia, USA " The book gives a very nice intuitive understanding of the Rasch model, especially for students with limited mathematical knowledge. I use the book in a graduate course called . Advanced Measurement.

I do plan on the continued use of the text . because it provides a nice introduction to the model ."- Steven Pulos, University of Northern Colorado, USA " An excellent textbook for Rasch measurement . the proposed changes will further enhance the readability and usefulness of the book. It is an excellent introduction to item response theory, especially to the Rasch measurement. I am using this book . in . Educational Measurement Theory.

I highly recommend this book. I will certainly continue to adopt this book. Since using this book I have become a strong advocate of Rasch measurement." - Ratna Nandakumar, University of Delaware, USA " This is the most current and best textbook for the Rasch course. I will adopt this revision . [for. Advanced Measurement. I do plan on the continued use of the text .

because it provides a nice introduction to the model ."- Steven Pulos, University of Northern Colorado, USA " An excellent textbook for Rasch measurement . the proposed changes will further enhance the readability and usefulness of the book. It is an excellent introduction to item response theory, especially to the Rasch measurement. I am using this book . in . Educational Measurement Theory. I highly recommend this book.

I will certainly continue to adopt this book. Since using this book I have become a strong advocate of Rasch measurement." - Ratna Nandakumar, University of Delaware, USA " This is the most current and best textbook for the Rasch course. I will adopt this revision . [for] my course. The new [edition] will provide a much clearer and easier way to learn the concepts of Rasch measurement and . conduct Rasch studies . The topics covered .

are diverse and rich. " - Yi-Hsin Chen, University of South Florida, USA "The first edition of the Bond and Fox book was a god-send. For [those] who believe in the uniqueness of Rasch, this book is essential. I strongly recommend this book. My graduate students appreciate the applied nature of this book, avoiding an overly statistical approach to the topic. I will continue to use this book and recommend the [new] edition to my students and colleagues."- Craig A. Velozo, The Medical University of South Carolina, USA.