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madam-professor

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One possible use of screening tests is to
 
  a) provide a comprehensive evaluation relative to the educational and
  social/psychological status of the individual
  b) determine specific causes for a suspected learning disability
  c) identify high risk individuals who may experience difficulties at a later date
  d) identify specific goals and objectives

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true concerning the relationship between reliability and standard error of measurement?
 
  A. In general, the higher the reliability, the higher the standard error of measurement.
  B. In general, the higher the reliability, the lower the standard error of measurement.
  C. There is no way to determine a consistent relationship between the two, most of the time.
  D. There is a positive correlation between the standard deviation and the standard error of measurement as well as reliability.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B.
Explanation: As the reliability of an instrument increases, the standard error of measurement decreases.





 

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