A Graduate Student Developed the Achievement Test Used in Her

question 112

Multiple Choice

A graduate student developed the achievement test used in her study.It is most important that the description of the test presented in the methods section of the dissertation include

• A) item analysis data.
• B) evidence of validity and reliability.
• C) instructions for administration of the test.
• D) findings of other studies using a similar measure.
• E) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the subject to associate certain behaviors with consequences.

Unpredictable Basis

Lacking a consistent or predictable foundation, often leading to random or variable outcomes.

Reinforces

Strengthens behavior through the use of positive feedback or consequences, making the behavior more likely to occur in the future.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have been made.