Some of the Impetus in the Development of New Tests

question 39

Multiple Choice

Some of the impetus in the development of new tests comes from

• A)disagreements between professionals about the best way to measure characteristics.
• B)so few tests making a profit that test makers need multiple tests to survive.
• C)agreements between professionals about the best way to measure characteristics.
• D)the fact that so much grant money is available for people to develop new tests.

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