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mia

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Explain why it is important to compare the results of a standardized test to those of an appropriate norm group.
 
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Why does organizing the digits 1-9-7-6-1-5-8-8 into the dates 1976 and 1588 make learning the series of digits easier?
 
  a. It provides cues and reduces the number of chunks to be learned.
  b. It eliminates the need to devise mnemonic devices.
  c. It increases the chunking capacity of long-term memory.
  d. It makes use of both maintenance and elaborative rehearsal.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
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A norm group must be representative of those who are being tested in order for standardized test scores to be meaningfully interpreted. If the norm group is made up of ten- to twelve-year-olds, and the examinees are nine- and ten-year-olds, any comparison between the examinees and the norm group probably is not appropriate.

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