Which of the Following Is a Criterion-Referenced Interpretation of a Test

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criterion-referenced interpretation of a test score?

• A) Answering only 60% of the test questions correct is unsatisfactory.
• B) Performing better than 50% of the class is average.
• C) A test score in the top 10% of the class is above average.
• D) Performing at a sixth grade math level is normal for an advanced fifth grader.

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Definitions:

Human

A member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, higher cognitive functions, and complex social behaviors.

Encephalization Quotient

A measure for comparing the brain mass of an animal to the expected brain mass for an animal of the same body size, often used to estimate an animal's intelligence.

Dolphin

A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior, echolocation abilities, and complex social structures.

Homo Habilis

An extinct species of early human that lived around 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago, known for its use of stone tools.