In the Extreme Group Method of Item Analysis

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the extreme group method of item analysis,

• A)point-biserial correlations are used.
• B)data from some test-takers are not used in the analysis.
• C)only the performance of those who scored extremely well is studied.
• D)distractors are eliminated.

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Definitions:

Intuitive Thinking

A cognitive process that involves making judgments and solving problems based on implicit knowledge and feelings, rather than explicit reasoning.

Reasoning

The mental process of generating conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

System I

Refers to the fast, automatic, and intuitive way of thinking, as opposed to System II's slower, more deliberate thought process.

System II

Often referred to in the context of dual-process theories of reasoning, System II is the analytical and reflective thought process that requires conscious effort.