The development of a criterion-referenced test usually entails
A) exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have mastered the material.
B) exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have not mastered the material.
C) both exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have mastered the material and exploratory work with a group of testtakers who have not mastered the material.
D) None of these

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Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure the specific knowledge or skills that have been defined as important for a particular purpose. The development of such tests usually involves exploratory work with both a group of testtakers who have mastered the material and a group of testtakers who have not mastered the material. The purpose of working with both groups is to establish a set of clear guidelines for mastery of the material and to identify specific areas where additional instruction may be needed.

The Development of a Criterion-Referenced Test Usually Entails