One example of a measure of variability, spread or dispersion is:
a. mean
b. standard deviation
c. percentile
d. median
Ques. 2A population of students whose demographic characteristics approximate those of the students being tested is called:
a. a norm group
b. a criterion group
c. an inference group
d. a comparison group
Ques. 3Internal validity refers to whether the manipulation or control of the independent variable has a genuine effect
on the dependent variable in
a. a controlled setting
b. an uncontrolled setting
c. other settings
d. none of the above
Ques. 4Which of the following situations does NOT involve a selection decision?
a. Deciding who can attend this college.
b. Deciding who will be hired as a secretary.
c. Deciding who should get into an advanced math course.
Ques. 5Achievement tests that accompany curriculum materials are usually of higher quality than teacher-made items.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 6Why is diagnostic assessment done?
a. To ascertain the achievement level of the students.
b. To ascertain the specific strengths and weaknesses of the students.
c. To ascertain the effectiveness of teaching.
Ques. 7For feedback to students to be most effective, the teacher should ensure that
a. parents and guardians receive reports on their children.
b. students are provided with their grades promptly.
c. students review their performance to correct their mistakes.
Ques. 8To evaluate students' performance in mathematics, a teacher must measure the students in mathematics.
a. True
b. False