When the Cost of False Positives Is High, Test Makers

question 3

Multiple Choice

When the cost of false positives is high, test makers may

• A)abandon the test for one that is better.
• B)raise the cutting score.
• C)identify sources of variance.
• D)change the method of administration.

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