The WASI Was Created Mainly So That

question 17

Multiple Choice

The WASI was created mainly so that

• A) test users could have a short form of the Wechsler scales with sound psychometric properties.
• B) test users could have a sound measure of emotional intelligence for use with children with handicapping conditions.
• C) children from diverse backgrounds could be given language-free intelligence tests.
• D) the low reliability of the WISC-V could be corrected by a test with approximately twice the number of items.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The factor in a study or experiment that is intentionally altered to see its impact on the variable that is being measured.

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about a presumed relationship between variables that the researcher seeks to investigate.

Research Hypothesis

A research hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction about the expected outcome of a study or experiment, based on a theory or prior knowledge.

Directional

Pertaining to or indicating the direction of something, often used in the context of research to suggest a specific trend or relationship.