Distinguish Between Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced Tests

question 86

Essay

Distinguish between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests.For what purpose is each most appropriate in educational research.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals acquire and develop the ability to think, problem solve, and understand the world around them.

Piaget

A developmental psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development, explaining how a child constructs a mental model of the world.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.

3-Month Olds

Infants who are approximately 90 days old, a developmental stage characterized by significant growth in sensory and motor abilities.