When test developers create a new test and administer it to a small sample in the population and then make adjustments, this is called which of the following?
A) Standardization
B) Field testing
C) Sampling
D) Interpolation

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Field testing involves administering a new test to a small sample in the population and making adjustments based on the results before administering it to a larger group. Standardization refers to the process of creating and administering a test with consistent procedures and scoring methods. Sampling refers to selecting a subset of the population to participate in a study or test. Interpolation refers to estimating data between known points. Therefore, the best choice is B, field testing.

When Test Developers Create a New Test and Administer It