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Overview

Steven M. Downing is affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago in the United States. Their research spans multiple disciplines with a concentration on social sciences, psychology, and computer science.

The main fields of study for Steven M. Downing include:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science

Within these broader fields, their work addresses subfields such as sociology and political science, clinical psychology, information systems, and gender studies.

  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Information Systems
  • Gender Studies

Steven M. Downing's research topics focus on aspects of digital media, behavior, crime, and gender-related studies. Key topics include:

  • Digital Games and Media
  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
  • Gender, Feminism, and Media
  • Crime Patterns and Interventions

Their recent publication record includes the book titled Crime, Punishment, and Video Games, published in 2022 by Lexington Books. This publication falls under the notable venue associated with their works.

List of recent papers:

  • Index (2022), Lexington Books

Steven M. Downing frequently collaborates with Kristine Levan, with multiple coauthored papers recorded. This collaboration appears prominently in their publication history.

  • Kristine Levan (multiple collaborations)

The primary outlet for their published work is Lexington Books, reflecting both book and paper contributions.

  • Lexington Books

Best Publications

  • Validity: on the meaningful interpretation of assessment data

    Steven M Downing

  • A Review of Multiple-Choice Item-Writing Guidelines for Classroom Assessment

    Thomas M. Haladyna;Steven M. Downing;Michael C. Rodriguez

  • Reliability: on the reproducibility of assessment data

    Steven M Downing

  • Handbook of test development

    Steven M. Downing;Thomas M. Haladyna

  • Construct-Irrelevant Variance in High-Stakes Testing.

    Thomas M. Haladyna;Steven M. Downing

  • Assessment in Health Professions Education

    Steven M. Downing;Rachel Yudkowsky

  • Validity threats: overcoming interference with proposed interpretations of assessment data

    Steven M Downing;Thomas M Haladyna

  • A Taxonomy of Multiple-Choice Item-Writing Rules

    Thomas M. Haladyna;Steven M. Downing

  • Procedures for establishing defensible absolute passing scores on performance examinations in health professions education

    Steven M. Downing;Ara S. Tekian;Rachel P. Yudkowsky

  • The effects of violating standard item writing principles on tests and students: the consequences of using flawed test items on achievement examinations in medical education.

    Steven M. Downing

  • Validity of a Taxonomy of Multiple-Choice Item-Writing Rules

    Thomas M. Haladyna;Steven M. Downing

  • How Many Options is Enough for a Multiple-Choice Test Item?

    Thomas M. Haladyna;Steven M. Downing

  • Direct Observation in Medical Education: A Review of the Literature and Evidence for Validity

    H. Barrett Fromme;Reena Karani;Steven M. Downing

  • Twelve Steps for Effective Test Development.

    Steven M. Downing

  • Item response theory: applications of modern test theory in medical education

    Steven M Downing

  • Threats to the Validity of Locally Developed Multiple-Choice Tests in Medical Education: Construct-Irrelevant Variance and Construct Underrepresentation

    Steven M. Downing

  • Test Item Development: Validity Evidence From Quality Assurance Procedures

    Steven M. Downing;Thomas M. Haladyna

  • Development and preliminary psychometric properties of a well-being index for medical students

    Liselotte N Dyrbye;Daniel W Szydlo;Steven M Downing;Jeff A Sloan

  • Efficacy of a brief screening tool to identify medical students in distress.

    Liselotte N. Dyrbye;Alan Schwartz;Steven M. Downing;Daniel W. Szydlo

  • Resident Self-Other Assessor Agreement Influence of Assessor, Competency, and Performance Level

    Pamela A. Lipsett;Ilene Harris;Steven Downing

  • A call for the utilization of consensus standards in the surgical education literature.

    James R. Korndorffer;Steven J. Kasten;Steven M. Downing

Frequent Co-Authors

Georges Bordage
Georges Bordage University of Illinois at Chicago
Alan Schwartz
Alan Schwartz University of Illinois at Chicago
Liselotte N. Dyrbye
Liselotte N. Dyrbye University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Debra A. DaRosa
Debra A. DaRosa Northwestern University
Louis N. Pangaro
Louis N. Pangaro Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
William C. McGaghie
William C. McGaghie Northwestern University
Bernard Charlin
Bernard Charlin University of Montreal
Larry D. Gruppen
Larry D. Gruppen University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
John J. Norcini
John J. Norcini Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research

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