Exam 3: Test Norms

On a multiple-choice test, we determine the number of wrong answers and subtract a fraction of that number from the number right to arrive at the final score. This is an example of using the ___.

Pete's MA is 8 years and his CA is 10 years. What is his ratio IQ?

In a standard score system with M = 100 and SD = 15, a percentile of 90 will be at approximately what standard score?

The mean of a set of z-scores is ___.

The distribution of z-scores has a mean = ___ and SD = ___.

One of the practical problems of using percentile ranks for reporting scores is ___.

User norm groups contain norms based on ___.

Which is NOT a necessary characteristic of a set of standard scores?

Annika (who is just two years old) has the physical strength of a ten year old. This is an example of using what type of norm?

The normal curve equivalent (NCE) system matches the percentile system at which three values?

Someone tells you that the raw scores on a test have been converted to a score system with M = 50 and SD = 10. This sounds like a set of ________.

Olivia got 36 out of 50 right on the spelling test. We conclude that this is horrible performance. What type of interpretation does this conclusion illustrate?

In a standard score system with M = 50 and SD = 10, which of these standard scores will be closest to the 20^th percentile?

Stanines are a standard score system with a mean (M) of _____ and a standard deviation (SD) of approximately _____.

When the growth curve for a trait becomes flat, that is, no longer increases, which type of norm becomes meaningless?

Uncontrolled standard deviations are a problem for which of these norms?

A platykurtic distribution is one that is _____ than a normal distribution.

The most immediate result obtained from a test is the ___.

The "proficiency levels" reported for statewide assessment programs provide an example of ___.

Norms for tests like the SAT, GRE, and ACT are based on all individuals who actually took the test within some specified period of time. These are called ___.