When a Test Is Administered to the General Population, Norms

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a test is administered to the general population, norms should be established using a representative sample that

• A)has been administered the test under standard conditions.
• B)has been chosen in a completely random fashion.
• C)represents all segments of the population in proportion to their numbers.
• D)is comprised of a great many individuals.

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, yielding energy in the form of ATP.

Thiamin

A water-soluble vitamin, also known as Vitamin B1, vital for energy metabolism in the body.

Beriberi

A nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet, affecting the cardiovascular and nervous systems.

Proteins

Essential macromolecules made of amino acids that perform a wide range of functions within organisms, including catalyzing metabolic reactions and supporting cell structure.