The Reason Latent-Trait Theory Is So-Named Has to Do with the Presumption

question 47

Multiple Choice

The reason latent-trait theory is so-named has to do with the presumption that

• A) latent traits exist in males and females to the same degree.
• B) whatever the test is measuring is multidimensional in nature.
• C) the variable being measured is never directly measurable itself.
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Radioactive Substance

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