Test Developers Calculate an Item-Validity Index To

question 46

Multiple Choice

Test developers calculate an item-validity index to:

• A) understand why an item is difficult or easy.
• B) reduce the likelihood of an examinee's guessing.
• C) maximize the criterion-related validity.
• D) determine the internal consistency of the test.

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Definitions:

Average Cost Flow Methods

This inventory valuation method calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the weighted average cost of all units available for sale.

Gross Profit

The financial metric calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from total sales revenue.

Ending Inventory

The total value of all goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as the beginning inventory plus purchases minus the cost of goods sold.

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting approach that continuously tracks inventory levels and costs, updating the general ledger after each receipt or sale of goods.