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Alygatorr01285

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The quote, Any test that is worthwhile must discriminate, means
 
  A. all tests will be biased against certain races.
  B. all tests will be biased against certain ethnic backgrounds.
  C. all tests will be biased against a particular gender.
  D. the intended discrimination should only be on the basis of the trait being measured.

Question 2

In interpreting test results of standardized instruments, an examiner should (Circle all that apply)
 
  A. report them as grade or age equivalents, since those are best understood by parents.
  B. report them as grade or age equivalents, since those are best understood by teachers.
  C. consider the norm sample of a test instrument to see if the student's scores can be compared to those of the norm group.
  D. not be concerned about problems of test bias as this is only a problem in monitoring progress.


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k2629

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Alygatorr01285

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

bblaney

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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