AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of standardized test compares a person’s performance to a pre-defined set of standards and is designed to determine if a person has achieved specific skills or mastered certain knowledge (ex:AP exams)
A
Norm-referenced test
B
Criterion-referenced test
C
Aptitude test
D
Construct-referenced test
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Criterion-referenced tests and assessments are designed to measure student performance against a fixed set of predetermined criteria or learning standards-i.e., concise, written descriptions of what students are expected to know and be able to do at a specific stage of their education .

Detailed explanation-2: -Reliability − This refers to the consistency of scores obtainedby an individual on the same test on two different occasions.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to the familiar multiple-choice format, standardized tests can include true-false questions, short-answer questions, essay questions, or a mix of question types.

Detailed explanation-4: -The fundamental principles of test construction are such as (a) Validity, (b) Reliability (c) Standardisation (d) their evaluation. (a) Validity: ADVERTISEMENTS: Tests should have validity, that is, they should actually measure what they purport to measure.

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