Which of the Following Statements Does Not Reflect a Valid

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not reflect a valid or empirically supported point in favor of or against adaptive or computerized testing?

• A) It is faster than traditional testing.
• B) It requires careful calibration of large number of items based on their difficulty.
• C) Some groups of test-takers may become more anxious than others during computerized test taking.
• D) Test-takers are forced to spend a great deal of time answering questions that are either much easier or much harder than they can handle.

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Definitions:

Negative Externalities

Costs incurred by third parties not directly involved in an economic activity, for example, pollution affecting non-participating individuals.

Economically Inefficient Outcomes

Situations where resources are not allocated optimally, resulting in lost potential utility or value.

Economists

Professionals who study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Deregulation

The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually with the aim of creating more competition within the industry.