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Averi Peterson
on Nov 09, 2024
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To say that a test was empirically derived means that it
A) was developed by testing a pool of items and then selecting those that discriminate between groups.
B) contains longer questions,covering a wide range of feelings and behaviors.
C) is used to assess selected personality traits.
D) identifies clusters of test items that tap basic trait components.
Empirically Derived
Developed or derived from observational and experimental data rather than theory or pure logic.
Discriminate Between Groups
The act of making distinctions or differentiating between different groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, or other criteria.
- Understand the concept and implication of empirically derived tests in personality assessment.
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- Understand the concept and implication of empirically derived tests in personality assessment.