Which of the following is the best definition of a test as used in educational research?
a. A controlled observation of behavior
b. An objective/standardized measure of a representative behavior sample
c. A reliable measure of a trait in which individuals differ
d. A standardized set of stimuli eliciting qualitative responses.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (PL 107-110) b. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (PL 105-17) c. Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986 (PL 99-457) d. Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (PL108-446)
Consider the following data from a 40-item math skills test administered to three groups of elementary school students. Age Group Mean Score 3rd 32.1 4th 37.5 5th 39.3 Interpretation of these data for 5th graders may be limited by the test's
a. baseline effect. c. ceiling effect. b. discrimination effect. d. floor effect.