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Norm-referenced test

A norm-referenced test (NRT) is a type of test, assessment, or evaluation which yields an estimate of the position of the tested individual in a predefined population, with respect to the trait being measured. Assigning scores on such tests may be described as relative grading, marking on a curve (BrE) or grading on a curve (AmE, CanE) (also referred to…

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Norm-referenced test

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Avg. degree1.95
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criterion-referenced gradinginstance ofcurved grades cannot be blindly used and must be carefully considered and pondered compared to alternatives0.80text
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesMany0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesThe SAT0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesGraduate Record Examination0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesGRE0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesWechsler Intelligence Scale0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesChildren0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesWISC0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesTest0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesThis0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesIQ0.60section
Norm-referenced testrelated to Common usesThe0.60section

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