Age-Related Norms and National Norms Quiz
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What is the purpose of using norms in testing?

  • To determine the average score on a test
  • To ensure test scores are distributed normally
  • To compare individual scores to the general population
  • To provide information about performance relative to a standardization sample (correct)

    • Which measure of central tendency is the second quartile?

  • The mode
  • The range
  • The mean
  • The median (correct)

    • What is the relationship between Z-scores and T-scores?

  • Z-scores and T-scores are completely unrelated
  • Z-scores and T-scores have the same mean and standard deviation
  • T-scores are used to describe distributions, while Z-scores are used to describe individual performance
  • T-scores are a transformation of Z-scores (correct)

    • What is the mean and standard deviation of the Stanine system?

    <p>Mean = 5, Standard Deviation = 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interval of scores bounded by the 25th and 75th percentiles?

    <p>The interquartile range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing norms for a test?

    <p>To determine how a test taker compares with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of norms are derived from a nationally representative sample?

    <p>National norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of national anchor norms?

    <p>To provide stability to test scores by anchoring them to other test scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a norm-referenced test and a criterion-referenced test?

    <p>A norm-referenced test compares individuals to a norm group, while a criterion-referenced test measures specific skills or knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of norms are typically developed by test users themselves?

    <p>Local norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of subgroup norms?

    <p>To segment norms based on criteria used in selecting the normative sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using inferential statistics?

    <p>To make inferences from observations of a small group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scale has a property of "moreness" and equal intervals between points on the scale?

    <p>Interval scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a frequency distribution?

    <p>To display scores on a variable or measure to reflect how frequently they occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scale has an absolute zero point?

    <p>Ratio scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical shape of a frequency distribution for test scores?

    <p>Bell-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

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