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Nitko, Anthony J. – New Directions for Testing and Measurement, 1980
Criterion-referencing is a way to enhance the interpretation of test scores by referencing them to well-defined behavior domains. Behavior domains may be ordered or unordered; several varieties of criterion-referenced tests within each of these types are discussed. (Author/RL)
Descriptors: Classification, Criterion Referenced Tests, Scaling, Scores
Lenke, Joanne M.; Beck, Michael D. – New Directions for Testing and Measurement, 1980
This chapter discusses units of measurement, relates types of scales and norms to the purpose for testing, looks at types of test data typically reported, identifies the primary users of test information, looks at limitations of scales and norms, and looks at the interaction between user and data. (Author/RL)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Norm Referenced Tests, Scaling
