In the Middle Ages, People Accused of Being Witches Were

question 108

Multiple Choice

In the Middle Ages, people accused of being witches were often tested by being dunked in a river or pond. If they floated to the surface, they were condemned as witches, and if they sank and drowned they were posthumously acquitted. We can see that this test obviously lacks

• A) norms.
• B) validity.
• C) standardization.
• D) reliability.

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Interpretations of Test Scores

The process of making sense of the numerical outcomes derived from assessments, considering context, norms, and the individual's background.

Proposed Uses

Suggested or recommended ways in which something can be used or applied, often based on research or theory.

Criterion Measure

A standard or benchmark against which the validity of a test score or the performance of an individual can be evaluated.

Grade Point Average

A numerical calculation representing the average value of the accumulated final grades earned in courses over time.