When an Assessment Instrument Has a Norm Group,you Know That

question 9

Multiple Choice

When an assessment instrument has a norm group,you know that it:

• A)Has cutoffs regarding what is acceptable performance.
• B)Has a distribution of test scores that fit a bell curve.
• C)Can be interpreted with reference to others who have taken the assessment.
• D)Comes with a manual that provides information about reliability and validity.

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Definitions:

Western Philosophy

A philosophical tradition originating in the Western world, broadly encompassing the philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome, medieval European philosophy, and modern Western thought.

Cognitive Dissonance

State of psychological tension produced by simultaneously having two opposing cognitions. People are motivated to reduce the tension, often by changing or rejecting one of the cognitions. Festinger proposed that we seek harmony in our attitudes, beliefs and behaviours and try to reduce tension from inconsistency among these elements.

Japanese Participants

Individuals from Japan taking part in an activity, study, or event.

American Participants

A term often used in research studies indicating the individuals taking part in the study are from the United States.