Interpreting test scores realistically. (1961)

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Dr. Scarvin B. Anderson discusses two guiding principles in test interpretation--any test score is only an estimate of a student's ability, and percentiles are meaningful only if the characteristics of the norms group on which they are based are known. Discusses testing scores in terms of bands rather than points Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film

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17 minutes

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