What Is an Item Characteristic Curve

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Multiple Choice

What is an item characteristic curve?

• A) a line that describes the probability of answering an item correctly plotted against the level of ability on the trait being measured
• B) a line that describes the distribution of responses to a single item on the trait being measured
• C) a histogram constructed for the responses to a single item on the trait being measured
• D) a line similar to the normal curve that results from graphing the discrimination index against difficulty level for the trait being measured ______.

Identify and explain the role of connotative and denotative meanings in language.

Analyze how words and language can shape perceptions and actions.

Recognize and describe the influence of gender on language and communication.

Discuss the implications of linguistic relativity and determinism on thought and culture.

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Definitions:

Unrealized Intercompany Profits

Profits arising from transactions between entities within the same group that have not yet been realized by selling the goods or services to an external party.

Cumulative Dividends

Dividends on preferred shares that accumulate and must be paid out before any dividends can be distributed to common shareholders.

Consolidated Cost

The total cost that combines figures from various subsidiaries of a parent company into one aggregated total.

Unrealized Inventory Profits

Profits that result from internal sales within a company or conglomerate but have not been realized through sales to external parties.