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Choppin, Bruce – 1981
Coventional true score approaches to criterion-referenced tests are not applicable when tests are used for classification. Criterion-referenced testing is now used frequently for educational decision making. The assumption is made that these instruments are to be considered as tests designed to classify into "mastery" and "non-mastery" groups,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Diagnostic Tests
