If you were to fully develop a personality test without even looking at the item content, you would be using the ________ method of test construction.
A) factor analytic
B) rational
C) projective
D) empirical

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The empirical method of test construction involves developing a test based on collecting data and analyzing which items distinguish between different groups, without necessarily understanding the theoretical underpinnings of the items themselves. This method does not require the test developer to look at the item content with a theoretical perspective in mind, as it relies on statistical analysis to determine which items are most effective.

If You Were to Fully Develop a Personality Test Without