In a ______approach, test items are assigned to a particular scale if, and only if, they discriminate between a well-defined criterion group and a relevant control group.
A) criterion-keyed
B) rationally-keyed
C) normative
D) none of the above

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A criterion-keyed approach involves assigning test items to a scale based on their ability to discriminate between a well-defined criterion group and a relevant control group. This method focuses on the items' effectiveness in distinguishing between groups based on specific criteria, rather than on their content or on comparisons to norms.

In a ______Approach, Test Items Are Assigned to a Particular