Which of the following are ways researchers and test users can reduce measurement error and improve reliability?

a. Administer the instrument under standardized conditions.
b. Use heterogeneous respondent samples to increase the variance of observed scores.
c. Increase the length of the test by adding items that are (ideally) parallel to those that are already in the test.
d. All of the above.


d. All of the above.

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He is very serious about doing well in school. According to Marcia's categories of identity status, which placement would you assign to Colin with regard to his vocational identity? a. Diffusion. b. Moratorium. c. Foreclosed. d. Achieved.

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The ___________ model is a seven-step advocacy process that is collaborative in nature, and it is best utilized in situations where additional information is needed for the audience to understand the advocacy concern.

a. TEACH b. TURNER c. TRAINER d. TAUGHT

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The number of participants you should include in your study is dependent on ______.

A. whether you are using a probability or nonprobability sampling technique B. whether or not you randomly assigned your participants C. the size of your sampling frame D. the power of your statistics

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To eliminate cultural bias in testing, which of the following should a counselor consider when selecting a test to administer with a client?

a. The client’s comfort level with testing b. If the test was normed with a group similar to the client c. Eliminating formal testing since there is no way to reduce cultural bias d. Transfer the client to a counselor who has a similar background

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