The Dependence of Task Performance on Skills That Are Irrelevant

question 14

Multiple Choice

The dependence of task performance on skills that are irrelevant to the intended purpose of the assessment tasks (e.g., reading skill for some mathematics tasks) will have the biggest negative influence on which of the following factors?

• A)variety of student performances
• B)reliability
• C)consistency in scoring
• D)validity

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Definitions:

Presentation

A demonstration or display of information in a structured format, typically to an audience.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva in the mouth, which can be stimulated by the sight, smell, thought, or taste of food.

Unconditioned Response

A naturally occurring reaction to an unconditioned stimulus that does not require learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that occurs after repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus.