The primary criterion for item selection in the empirical method of test construction is determining whether the item ________.
A) makes the scale more reliable
B) discriminates between two known groups
C) loads highly on its primary factor
D) will be challenged in a legal context

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The empirical method of test construction focuses on selecting items that effectively differentiate between groups known to possess or lack a particular trait or characteristic.

The Primary Criterion for Item Selection in the Empirical Method