In Experimental Psychology, the Proportion of the Top Third of the Class

question 45

Multiple Choice

In experimental psychology, the proportion of the top third of the class that correctly answered the last question of the final was .93 while .89 of the bottom third of the class answered correctly. The professor should decide not to include this question in the next final because the discrimination index indicates

• A)negative discrimination.
• B)chance level performance.
• C)that students were incorrectly prepared.
• D)that the item does not discriminate well.

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Definitions:

Employer Notification

The requirement for employers to inform their employees or governmental bodies about certain workplace changes, health and safety issues, or benefits entitlements.

Implied Contract

A contract created by the actions or gestures of the parties involved in the transaction.

Nondiscriminatory Manner

Acting or making decisions without bias, unfairness, or discrimination towards any individual or group.

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification

A U.S. labor law requiring most employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60-day advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs.