What is ceiling effect and why is it important in tests used for research?
What will be an ideal response?
It is a restriction in range at the upper end of a score distribution that prevents individuals from performing to their maximum ability. It is important to consider in research because the effect of a treatment could be underestimated simply because the test does not measure achievement accurately at the upper end of the range.
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example of _____. A) mainstreaming B) placating? C) looping? D) detaining
Optimal temperature and humidity tolerances in schools are between 67 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit and 50% relative humidity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In order for students to be effective test takers, they need repeated practice tests in the weeks preceding a test
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The part of the IEP that addresses how the disability affects the student's involvement and progress in the general education curriculum is known as:
a. Annual goals b. Present Levels of Performance (PLP) c. Testing accommodations d. Supplementary aids and services