Why Is the Range Effect Known as a "Ceiling Effect

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is the range effect known as a "ceiling effect" a problem for researchers?

• A) The scores are already so high that there is no chance of measuring improvement.
• B) The scores are already so low that there is no chance of measuring a decrease.
• C) There is so much room for improvement that the measurements are almost certain to increase.
• D) There is so much room for lower performance that the measurements are almost certain to decrease.

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