A Teacher or Counselor Would Use a Diagnostic Test for Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

A teacher or counselor would use a diagnostic test for which of the following purposes?

• A) to judge the effectiveness of particular instructional techniques
• B) to evaluate the amount of knowledge a student has gained in a specific subject area
• C) to predict a student's likelihood of success in a special program
• D) to identify academic deficits that may be preventing a student from earning high grades

Appreciate the psychological aspects influencing decision maker’s bias towards a selected option.

Recognize the necessary frame of mind to achieve objectivity in decisions.

Understand the process and challenges of fortifying an option during decision-making.

Explain the benefit of utilizing multiple teams to tackle the same problem and how it impacts decision quality.

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