Francis,a psychologist,has developed a new test to measure the verbal ability of third graders.To determine the range of scores (and what is a good and bad score),he gives the test to 10,000 third graders.In future,he will compare the performance of others to this reference group.This process of determining meaningful scores involves establishing
A)focus groups.
B)validity.
C)reliability.
D)norms.

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The process described in the scenario involves establishing norms, which means determining the range of scores and what is considered a good or bad score based on the performance of a reference group. Validity and reliability are important psychometric properties of tests, but they do not directly relate to establishing norms. Focus groups may be used in research, but they are not relevant to the process described in this scenario.

Francis,a Psychologist,has Developed a New Test to Measure the Verbal