What Is the Difference Between Alternate Forms and Parallel Forms

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between alternate forms and parallel forms of a test?

• A) Alternate forms do not necessarily yield test scores with equal means and variances.
• B) Alternate forms are designed to be equivalent only with regard to level of difficulty.
• C) Alternate forms are different only with respect to how they are administered.
• D) There are no differences between alternate and parallel forms of a test.

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