An Item Characteristic Curve That Rises Gradually and Then Turns

question 84

Multiple Choice

An item characteristic curve that rises gradually and then turns down for people at the highest levels of performance

• A)is likely to occur when students are making a wild guess.
• B)can happen when 'none of the above' is one of the multiple choice options.
• C)turns down at a point referred to as the antimode.
• D)indicates an item with a high level of difficulty.

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Definitions:

Per-Worker Production Function

A mathematical relation showing the output produced per worker as a function of the level of capital per worker, holding technology constant.

Output Per Worker

The average amount of goods or services produced by an employee in a given period, indicating labor productivity.

Current Technology

Current technology refers to the latest or most advanced technological innovations, tools, and practices available for use in various industries or activities.

Technological Improvement

The process of innovation where better technologies make production more efficient, leading to higher output with the same input.