Which Is TRUE of the Latent-Trait Model of Measurement

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which is TRUE of the latent-trait model of measurement?

• A) Most research conducted on this model has been applied to achievement tests.
• B) The variables being measured by a test are not directly observable and are assumed to be unidimensional.
• C) This model is applicable to all tests.
• D) The variables being measured by a test are not directly observable and are assumed to be multidimensional.

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Definitions:

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