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The only way a norm reference test works only if you have a large enough sample. (an example would an IQ test).

reference test means it essentially measuring what a person is able to do (ex: QB rating; aircraft test).

establish average values (high or low?) & helps find the deviation (how far above or below the mean); large term in relation to testing.

WW2, the government invented this term as a program to select people for secret service.

Is only appropriate in an individual test (ex: paper and pencil group; IQ test).

the aptitude test- success in occupation (ex: do you have an aptitude for sales).

used to measure the degree of learning you have accomplished

have to have the same instructions for each person

manuals on how to use the test

Check list, NEO, Myer Briggs