Why Is It Important to Have Canadian Adaptations of Standardized

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have Canadian adaptations of standardized cognitive tests such as the WISC-IV and the WIAT-II?

• A)because comparisons between Canadian and American students will be possible.
• B)because Canadian norms are likely to affect how Canadian students perform.
• C)because we need information on how Canadian students are performing.
• D)because Canadian testing companies are struggling financially

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