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gbarreiro

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When the cost of false positives is high, test makers may
 
  a. abandon the test for one that is better.
  b. raise the cutting score.
  c. identify sources of variance.
  d. change the method of administration.

Question 2

When a false negative rate is high, test makers may
 
  a. re-norm the test.
  b. add items to the test.
  c. lower the cutoff.
  d. increase reliability.



juicepod

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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