Comprehension Check

Directions: This "cloze" exercise is to check your comprehension of basic concepts and terms presented in Chapter 1, while reinforcing some key ideas. Read each text segment or paragraph as a whole and try to fill in the blanks with the best answer. To help you recall relevant concepts, there are verbal clues located close to each blank.

Some people would design instruments by simply gathering items from different sources. This approach is inconsistent with the four-phase procedure recommended here, called the ___________ __________. (Answer: process model)

Clue: four-phase procedure

The exercise is scored in segments of 10 to 15 items. At the end of each segment, you will receive a report showing a percent correct score and the time taken for completion.You may quit at any time by clicking the "Home" link at the top of the page, by closing your web browser's window or by quitting your web browser program.

NOTE: In evaluating your percentage score take into account that we have included 1-4 of all possible correct answers to each blank. If you feel you had the right answer, but it was outside the range of correct responses programmed, ask for a verification from your instructor. Note that spelling mistakes will be registered as errors in the computer program.