A Decision Is Made to Use Only a Few Subjects

question 32

Multiple Choice

A decision is made to use only a few subjects per item during the test tryout phase of a test's construction.This decision is MOST LIKELY to lead to

• A) "phantom factors" during test construction.
• B) "phantom factors" during the test administration.
• C) "phantom factors" during factor analysis.
• D) "phantom deposits" in the test author's royalty account.

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Definitions:

Genetic Mutations

Changes or alterations in the DNA sequence that can affect genetic information, potentially leading to genetic disorders or variations in traits.

Fossil Evidence

Physical remains or traces of ancient organisms preserved in geological formations, offering insights into past life.

Theory of Evolution

A scientific explanation for the diversity of life on Earth, proposing that species change over time through processes such as natural selection.

Genes Influence

The impact that genetic makeup has on determining physical and behavioral traits in organisms.