When a Test Is Administered to the General Population, Norms

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a test is administered to the general population, norms should be established using a representative sample that

• A)has been administered the test under standard conditions.
• B)has been chosen in a completely random fashion.
• C)represents all segments of the population in proportion to their numbers.
• D)is comprised of a great many individuals.

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