A "Good" Test Item on an Ability Test Is One

question 73

Multiple Choice

A "good" test item on an ability test is one

• A) to which almost all testtakers respond correctly.
• B) that distinguishes high scorers from low scorers.
• C) to which almost all testtakers respond incorrectly.
• D) in which it is absolutely impossible to guess the correct answer.

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