When Analyzing a Particular Item's Discriminative Abilities for an Ability

question 118

Multiple Choice

When analyzing a particular item's discriminative abilities for an ability test,the test developer typically compares the responses to the item to

• A) the highest and lowest scorers on the test.
• B) the highest and middle scorers on the test.
• C) the performance on the test of a minority groups to rule out any possible bias.
• D) testtakers from predefined age groups to rule out any possible age discrimination.

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Definitions:

Production Volume

The total number of units of a product or service produced over a specific period.

Sales Volume

The total number of units of product sold during a specific period.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries of permanent staff, and equipment depreciation.