Test Scores as Social Statistics: Comparing Distributions.

Spencer, Bruce D.

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ERIC Number: EJ313088

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Publication Date: 1983

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Test Scores as Social Statistics: Comparing Distributions.

Spencer, Bruce D.

Journal of Educational Statistics, v8 n4 p249-69 Win 1983

Test statistics based on the assumption that test scores are interval rather than ordinal quality data are questioned. New statistical techniques which do not rely on this assumption are presented. (JKS)

Descriptors: Correlation, Scores, Statistical Distributions, Test Interpretation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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