Proponents of criterion-referenced tests have criticized item analysis procedures because they
A)cannot be used for criterion-referenced tests.
B)have statistical flaws.
C)do not provide information about the type of errors that students make.
D)have no relevance for educational tests.

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Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure how well a student has learned a specific body of knowledge or set of skills, as opposed to comparing a student's performance to others (norm-referenced tests). A major criticism of item analysis procedures in the context of criterion-referenced tests is that they do not provide information about the types of errors students make. Understanding the nature of errors can be crucial for instructional improvement and targeted intervention.

Proponents of Criterion-Referenced Tests Have Criticized Item Analysis Procedures Because