In a Norm-Referenced Approach to Testing,a Testtaker's Scores Are Compared

question 116

Multiple Choice

In a norm-referenced approach to testing,a testtaker's scores are compared with

• A) the scores of other individuals who were administered the test.
• B) a standard of excellence determined by experts in the area.
• C) a criterion decided upon by the test developer.
• D) Both a and c

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Definitions:

Ebbinghaus

Herman Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist known for his pioneering work on memory, especially the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Newly Learned Information

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