"What's a Good Test?" in Part,a Good Test Is One

question 42

Multiple Choice

"What's a good test?" In part,a good test is one that

• A) trained examiners can administer with a minimum of difficulty.
• B) is useful in the sense that it yields actionable results.
• C) will ultimately benefit individual testtakers or society as a whole.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Emotional Appeal

Persuasive approach that calls on audience feelings and sympathies rather than facts, figures, and rational arguments.

Rational Argument

A logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion, or stance supported by evidence and reasoning.

Logical Appeal

An approach that relies on logic and proof, instead of appealing to the emotions and compassion of the audience.

Methods Of Reasoning

The systematic processes used to arrive at conclusions, including deductive and inductive reasoning.