What Does It Mean When We Say That a Measurement

question 10

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when we say that a measurement instrument such as the SAT is a standardized test?

• A) The scores on it tend to form a standard normal distribution.
• B) Everyone receives about the same score on the test.
• C) The test provides a valid measurement of some variable.
• D) The test always contains the same questions in the same sequence.

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Definitions:

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