The techniques used to equate scores across groups of examinees or forms of tests involve
A) comparing z-scores instead of raw scores
B) using anchor items
C) having all groups take all forms of the test
D) both a and b

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Comparing z-scores instead of raw scores and using anchor items are both techniques used to equate scores across groups of examinees or forms of tests. Having all groups take all forms of the test is not a typical approach to score equating. Therefore, the best choice is D, both a and b.

The Techniques Used to Equate Scores Across Groups of Examinees