When we make modifications to a standardized test for students with disabilities, we are apt to:
A)Sacrifice reliability in order to gain greater validity
B)Sacrifice practicality in order to gain greater validity
C)Sacrifice standardization in order to gain greater validity
D)Sacrifice standardization in order to gain greater practicality

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Modifications to standardized tests for students with disabilities often involve altering the test format or conditions to accommodate specific needs. This can lead to a deviation from the strict procedures or conditions under which the test was originally designed to be administered, thus sacrificing some level of standardization. The goal of these modifications is to ensure that the test more accurately measures what it is intended to measure for these students, thereby aiming to increase its validity for this population.

When We Make Modifications to a Standardized Test for Students