The reliability of a criterion-referenced test should not be determined in the same manner as that of a norm-referenced test.

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Criterion-referenced tests measure how well an individual can perform a specific task or demonstrate mastery of a skill or knowledge of content, independent of how others perform, while norm-referenced tests compare an individual's performance to a norm group. Therefore, the methods for determining reliability, which is about consistency of measurement, differ because the focus of each test type is different.

The Reliability of a Criterion-Referenced Test Should Not Be Determined