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misspop · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Why is equating important when computing composite scores?

a. Students need to be graded equally across other students
b. Students do not begin each grading process at an equal ability level
c. Tests and other assignments have different variability
d. All are reasons for equating

Question 2

Why is the use of composite scores beneficial?

a. Composite scores are more reliable than component scores.
b. Composite scores show little variability across students.
c. Composite scores range from -1.0 to +1.0
d. Composite scores are unbiased.