Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced Tests Quiz

What is the purpose of testing according to the text?

• To provide subjective impressions

• To compare students to a norm group

• To determine the difficulty level of the test

• To measure mastery of skills

What type of information does a norm-referenced test provide?

• Performance compared to a criterion

• Mastery of a set of skills

• Comparison to a norm or average

• Level of proficiency in a skill

What type of information does a criterion-referenced test provide?

• Performance compared to a criterion

• Mastery of a set of skills

• Comparison to a norm or average

• Level of proficiency in a skill

What is the major disadvantage of criterion-referenced tests?

• They lack variability in difficulty

• They require too many tests

• They are not comprehensive

• They are too specific

What is the major advantage of norm-referenced tests?

• They are comprehensive

• They measure mastery of specific skills

• They measure a variety of skills at once

• They provide specific information

What is the main concern when interpreting norm-referenced test scores for diverse minority groups?

• Language proficiency

• Cultural and socioeconomic context

• Test item difficulty

• Comparing to a norm group

What is the most important characteristic that determines whether a test's use is appropriate?

• Test item difficulty

• Norm group diversity

• Reliability

• Validity

What is evidence of content validity in a test?

• The test measures what it is intended to measure

• The test has a high level of difficulty

• The test has a large norm group

• The test has been used for many years

What is the first step in the five-stage test development process?

• Test construction

• Test conceptualization

• Test tryout

• Test analysis

• Test revision

What is the second step in the five-stage test development process?

• Test conceptualization

• Test analysis

• Test construction

• Test tryout

• Test revision