Which One of the Following Is a Drawback of Using

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a drawback of using essay questions on a paper-pencil assessment?

• A)Reliability tends to be lower than that for recognition tasks.
• B)The administration of essay questions is difficult to standardize.
• C)Lengthy essay questions can limit sampling of the content domain being assessed.
• D)Guessing is likely to inflate students' scores considerably.

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Definitions:

Duress

A condition where an individual performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressure against the person, which may render a contract voidable.

Scienter

Knowledge of wrongdoing or fraudulent intent, particularly in the context of securities law, where it refers to a party's knowledge of false or misleading statements.

Rescind

The act of revoking, canceling, or repealing a contract, returning all parties to their state prior to the agreement.

Compensatory Damages

Financial awards given to a plaintiff to compensate for actual losses or harm suffered.