The reliability of an assessment instrument is the extent to which it consistently yields similar results. Is Mr. Hartman's test a reliable one? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
It is reliable in the sense that all the question formats (matching, true-false, and multiple choice) can be scored objectively. However, to the extent that students are guessing randomly at the answers
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He finds that, on average, the Southside students perform better on the tests than the Northside students. He concludes that the teachers at Southside are superior to those at Northside. Is this conclusion warranted? Why or why not?
Which of the following applies to renested family systems?
A. most of these families involve young adult male children B. the majority of these families are in existence for about 20 years C. if a young adult grows up in a stepfamily it is less likely that he or she will return to this system following the individuation process D. all of the above are correct E. the first and second choices only F. the first and third choices only
Which of the following would be the best procedure to use for improving the reliability of a classroom test?
A. making items easier B. making items more difficult C. increasing the number of items or tasks D. using more extended-response tasks
An award given each year for outstanding illustration in a children's book is the:
a) Newbery Medal b) Caldecott Medal c) Hans Christian Anderson Award d) Hornbook Award