The Standard Deviation of a Theoretically Normal Distribution of Test

question 44

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation of a theoretically normal distribution of test scores obtained by one person on equivalent tests is

• A) the standard error of the difference between means.
• B) the standard error of measurement.
• C) the standard deviation of the reliability coefficient.
• D) the variance.

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