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A model of Bradley-Terry type for paired comparisons is considered. In addition to the usual parameters, the model allows for individual parameters and corresponding parameters for the choice-alternatives. The model is applied to a set of data from a Danish investigation of the attitude of blue collar workers towards alternative social gains. The proposed model is finally compared to a model recently suggested by Schönemann and Wang.
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Andersen, E.B. Paired comparisons with individual differences. Psychometrika 41, 141–157 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02291835
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