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imowrer

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If an item analysis suggests that an item in a test is poor, and if that item is removed from the test, the reliability of the shorter test is likely to be
 
  a) lower than the original reliability coefficient
   b) reliability would not change, but validity would increase
  c) higher than the original reliability coefficient
  d) none of the above

Question 2

The use of alternatives to multiple-choice questions on achievement tests will most likely
 
  a) contribute to the expense and difficulty of testing
   b) lead to decreased levels of reliability
   c) lead to increased levels of reliability
  d) both a and b


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tdewitt

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


imowrer

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Reply #2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thank you


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No problem :)


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