Looking at the Item-Characteristic Curve (Below),a Reasonable Conclusion About the Performance

question 133

Multiple Choice

Looking at the item-characteristic curve (below) ,a reasonable conclusion about the performance of the item illustrated would be that

• A) as theta increases, the probability of a response scored correct increases.
• B) as theta decreases, the probability of a response scored correct increases.
• C) as theta increases, the probability of a response scored correct decreases.
• D) None of these

Assess the changes in social structures and rights following the American Revolution.

Understand the significance of the Constitutional Convention and the ratification process of the U.S. Constitution.

Analyze the comparison between state constitutions and Britain's Constitution.

Grasp the concept and global significance of republicanism as embraced by Americans.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being tested and measured, often to see if it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

Correlated

When two or more variables are related in some way, indicating that changes in one variable are associated with changes in another.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.