What Was the Most Significant Psychometric Problem of the 1937

question 80

Multiple Choice

What was the most significant psychometric problem of the 1937 Stanford-Binet Scale?

• A)differential variability of IQ scores as a function of age
• B)narrower age range
• C)more problematic scoring standards and instructions
• D)poor predictive validity

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Definitions:

Heuristic Thinking

A cognitive process that simplifies decision making by using practical methods or experiential rules of thumb, often at the cost of accuracy or thoroughness.

Elimination by Aspect Heuristic

A decision-making process where alternatives are discarded by systematically evaluating them against a set of criteria.

Error

A mistake or discrepancy caused by a failure in judgment, incorrect reasoning, or an oversight.

Judgment

The capacity to make well-considered choices or come to reasonable conclusions.