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KWilfred

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What can be inferred when a test item is both difficult and does not discriminate between high and low scorers?
 
  a. Item may be poorly written
  b. More time should be spent on the material
  c. The item is valuable to research higher functioning
  d. Both A & B

Question 2

When using a single assessment for diagnostic purposes counselors should:
 
  a. Conduct clinical interview following testing to prevent contamination of data
  b. Consider it as only one part of the conceptualization
  c. Regard data as trustworthy if test is reliable and valid
  d. Always use achievement measures



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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