What is the difference between an achievement and aptitude test? How might these tests be
used for research purposes?
What will be an ideal response?
Achievement tests assess what a child knows or has learned up to this point in time.
Aptitude tests may contain test items that are similar to those found on achievement
tests; however, they are primarily used to predict performance or potential over time,
possibly in novel, academic environments. Achievement tests are often used as
dependent variables in research studies; whereas aptitude tests are used as independent
variables.
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Answer:
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