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What are the three functions of a test as mentioned in the text?
Providing information for improvement of instruction, making administrative decisions, guidance purposes
What does a test domain represent?
A specific body of knowledge, skills, abilities, or performances of interest to the user
What is the purpose of sampling in a test?
To provide a sample of behavior, products, or performances from a larger domain of interest
What distinguishes selection types of test items from supply types?
Selection items require choosing the correct answer, while supply items involve filling in answers or writing essays
Which basic concept explains why teachers could never ask students all possible questions about 4th-grade arithmetic?
A test is a sample of behavior from the domain
In what ways do tests help in making administrative decisions?
By providing relevant information based on performance and skills
Explore the concept of tests in educational assessment and their functions. Learn about the three basic concepts in understanding tests, including the focus on a specific domain. Test definition and purposes are also discussed.
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