In Contrast to Scaling Methods That Employ Indirect Estimation,scaling Methods

question 131

Multiple Choice

In contrast to scaling methods that employ indirect estimation,scaling methods that employ direct estimation do not require:

• A) writing two sets of items for parallel forms.
• B) the use of the method of equal-appearing intervals.
• C) transforming testtaker responses into some other scale.
• D) indirect methods to interpret testtaker responses.

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Definitions:

Incremental Theorists

People who believe that abilities and intelligence can grow and change through effort and experience.

Feedback

Information given to someone about their performance or behavior intended to guide future improvements.

Preference

An individual's choice or inclination towards a certain object, idea, or action over another.

Entity Theorist

A person who believes that personal qualities such as intelligence and talent are fixed traits that cannot change much over time.