What Is the Difference Between Alternate Forms and Parallel Forms

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between alternate forms and parallel forms of a test?

• A) Alternate forms do not necessarily yield test scores with equal means and variances.
• B) Alternate forms are designed to be equivalent only with regard to level of difficulty.
• C) Alternate forms are different only with respect to how they are administered.
• D) There are no differences between alternate and parallel forms of a test.

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Definitions:

Total Variable Cost

The aggregate of all costs that vary with the level of output, including materials, labor, and other expenses directly tied to the production volume.

High-Low Method

A technique that uses the highest and lowest total costs as a basis for estimating the variable cost per unit and the fixed cost component of a mixed cost.

Productive Month

A period during which a company or individual achieves significant production or operational outcomes relative to goals.

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or business activity.