A test developer of multiple-choice ability tests reviews data from a recent test administration.She discovers that testtakers who scored very high on the test as a whole,all responded to item 13 with the same incorrect choice.Accordingly,the test developer
A) assumes that members of the high-scoring group are making some sort of unintended interpretation of item 13.
B) plans to interview members of the high-scoring group to understand the basis for their choice.
C) Both assumes that members of the high-scoring group are making some sort of unintended interpretation of item 13 and plans to interview members of the high-scoring group to understand the basis for their choice.
D) should remove item 13 from the test and place in its stead a note that reads: "Go to Item 14."

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The test developer should assume that members of the high-scoring group are making some sort of unintended interpretation of item 13 and also plan to interview members of the high-scoring group to understand the basis for their choice. This will help the test developer to identify any issues with the item and make necessary revisions. Simply removing the item without investigating the issue further may lead to incomplete or inaccurate results.

A Test Developer of Multiple-Choice Ability Tests Reviews Data from a Recent