Norms, Which Are Test Results Derived from a Large, Representative

question 191

Multiple Choice

Norms, which are test results derived from a large, representative sample of particular age segments of a desired population, were discussed in the text as playing an essential role in establishing:

• A) internal consistency.
• B) construct validity.
• C) standardization.
• D) predictive validity.

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IPO

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