Which of the following is NOT true about criterion-referenced testing?
a. They are used when one whishes to compare a test score to a predetermined value or a set criterion.
b. Many states have gone to using criterion-referenced testing as a result of the recent passing of No Child Left
Behind legislation.
c. They are useful when one is wishing to compare a score to an individual's peer group.
d. As compared to norm-referenced testing, they are an alternative way of understanding test scores
ANSWER: c
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