Which statement best describes the relationship between item difficulty and a "good" item?
A) The difficulty level is not a factor in determining a "good" item.
B) An item with a high difficulty level is likely to be "good."
C) An item with a mid-range difficulty level is likely to be "good."
D) An item with a low difficulty level is likely to be "good."

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A "good" item is one that effectively measures the construct it is intended to measure. This means that it should not be too easy (where everyone can get it right) or too difficult (where everyone gets it wrong), but rather it should have a mid-range difficulty level where only a certain percentage of participants get it right. This allows for a more accurate measurement of individual differences in ability or knowledge.

Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Item Difficulty and a "Good