If a standardized test is designed for hand-scoring by the test's user,then the test's manual will ideally contain an ample number of
A) examples of correct and incorrect responses.
B) examples of partially correct responses.
C) Both examples of correct and incorrect responses and examples of partially correct responses.
D) None of these

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The test manual will ideally contain both examples of correct and incorrect responses and examples of partially correct responses as these will help the test's user to hand-score the test accurately and consistently. Examples of correct and incorrect responses will help to establish clear criteria for marking, and examples of partially correct responses will help to guide the user in determining how many marks to assign for responses that are not entirely correct but show some understanding of the question or task. Having an ample number of all types of examples will ensure that the scoring is reliable and valid. Choice A and B alone do not cover all the necessary information needed in the test manual for hand-scoring. Choice D is incorrect as the test manual should contain examples for a standardized test designed for hand-scoring.

If a Standardized Test Is Designed for Hand-Scoring by the Test's