In General,criterion-Referenced Testing

question 47

Multiple Choice

In general,criterion-referenced testing

• A) is useful for communicating information regarding the mastery of basic skills such as reading and writing.
• B) has been found to be extremely valuable in conveying information about a student's level of creativity relative to other students.
• C) is not a well-accepted method of testing in areas such as mastery of word processing programs.
• D) is a contradiction in terms due to the lack of a valid criterion.

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Definitions:

Ciliary Body

A ring-shaped tissue behind the iris of the eye that controls the shape of the lens for focusing and secretes aqueous humor.

Engorged

A condition in which a part of the body is swollen with fluid or blood, often associated with inflamed tissues or organs.

Amblyopia

Lazy eye; a condition characterized by the inward turning of the affected eye.

Myopia

A defect in vision so that objects can only be seen when very near; nearsightedness.