According to the text, the most important aspect of scientific reasoning is

According to the text, the most important aspect of scientific reasoning is
 
  a. collecting data
  b. understanding what a theory says
  c. having a large scientific vocabulary
  d. thinking critically about evidence

Ques. 2

Tests which include items at the understanding, application, and interpretation levels aid the student in
 
  a. self-evaluation
  b. transfer of learning
  c. motivation
  d. mastery of learning

Ques. 3

Which of the following is classified as a selection-type achievement test item?
 
  a. Extended response
  b. Multiple choice
  c. Restricted response
  d. Short answer

Ques. 4

The weight assigned to each topic area in a table of specifications should be determined by the
 
  a. complexity of the topic area
  b. instructional time devoted to the topic area
  c. emphasis given in leading published tests
  d. method used to evaluate the topic area

Ques. 5

What is the first step in performing an item analysis?
 
  a. Arrange the test papers from highest scores to lowest scores
  b. Select the 1/3 test papers with the highest scores
  c. Select the 1/3 test papers with the middle scores
  d. Select the 1/3 test papers with the lower scores

Ques. 6

Outcomes which specify that students must synthesize and evaluate information are best assessed with
  which type of item?
 
  a. Extended-response item
  b. Selection-type item
  c. Multiple-choice item
  d. Restricted-response item

Ques. 7

Completion (fill in the blank) items are classified as a
 
  a. extended-response item
  b. selection-type item
  c. supply-type item
  d. restricted-response item

Ques. 8

Students' misconceptions about basic scientific principles are
 
  a. easy to change
  b. difficult to change even with instruction
  c. always changed through instruction
  d. impossible to change

Ques. 9

Naive beliefs in science refer to
 
  a. intuitive ideas about scientific principles that are wrong
  b. being overconfident in one's abilities
  c. accurate scientific knowledge that the student cannot explain
  d. all of the above

Ques. 10

The steps to prepare a table of specifications include all EXCEPT
 
  a. build the table
  b. select the topic areas
  c. weigh the importance of the topic areas
  d. write the test items