When the Variability of Test Scores Is the Critical Factor

question 21

Multiple Choice

When the variability of test scores is the critical factor in determine the grades the students received, which method of grading is being used?

• A)absolute grading
• B)relative grading
• C)statistical grading
• D)expectancy grading

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Definitions:

Causality

The relationship between cause and effect, often established through correlation and experimentation.

Outcome Variable

The variable in a study or experiment that is measured to assess the effect of the treatment or intervention.

Intention To Treat

A principle in clinical trials that includes all participants in the groups to which they were originally assigned, regardless of whether they completed the treatment or not, to ensure that the trial results are unbiased and reflect the real-world effectiveness of the treatment.

Causal Effects

The impact of one variable on another variable, determining how changes in one lead to changes in the other.