Conventional Reliability Coefficients Computed for Criterion-Referenced Tests Are Typically Quite

question 107

Multiple Choice

Conventional reliability coefficients computed for criterion-referenced tests are typically quite low because criterion-referenced tests

• A) provide wide variation in scores.
• B) cover a broad sample of content.
• C) cover a limited sample of behavior.
• D) yield criterion scores which tend to be variable.
• E) provide little variation in scores.

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Definitions:

Group Selection

A theory in evolution proposing that natural selection operates on groups, not just individuals, for the survival benefit of the group.

Forage

The act of searching for and exploiting food resources in the environment by animals.

Monogamy Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that monogamy is favored in certain environments as it enhances offspring survival through biparental care.

Haplodiploidy Hypothesis

A genetic mechanism explaining the evolved social behavior in certain species, where males are haploid and females are diploid.