Journal of Applied Psychology 1973‚ Vol. 58‚ No. 1‚ 116-121 EFFECTS OF ITEM FORMAT ON ITEM DISCRIMINATION AND DIFFICULTY ARTHUR L. DUDYCHA 1 AND JAMES B. CARPENTER 2 Purdue University The tests and measurement literature is replete with multiple-choice item construction rules‚ most of which have little or no empirical verification. Item stem orientation (positive/negative)‚ structure (open/closed)‚ and the presence or absence of an inclusive alternative were systematically investigated
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3m Case Study Question 1 There are many examples of successful companies. To what extent is 3M justifiably highlighted as the ‘innovating machine’? This case study has highlighted some of the key activities and principles that contribute to 3M’s performance. Many of these are not new and are indeed used by other companies. In 3M’s case they may be summarized as an effective company culture that nurtures innovation and a range of management techniques and strategies that together have delivered
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government. The technology allows a GPS receiver to determine its location (latitude‚ longitude and elevation) by comparing signals transmitted by GPS satellites that orbit Earth. The United States created the system to support its military‚ but it has also made the service available to people around the world for civilian purposes. How does a GPS receiver determine its location? A GPS receiver determines its location by analyzing signals it receives from GPS satellites orbiting around Earth. Signals
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Australia or it’s territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested. 3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover
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The President annual salary of 400‚000 dollar is less than most athletes get paid. The average middle American household income is 54‚000 depending on level of education Athletes would by something with that amount of money. In conclusion that’s why teachers‚ firefighter and members of the military should get paid
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Why has the functionalist perspective been so severely criticised? Structural functionalism developed out of the European philosophical traditions of the C19th. It was in some respects‚ a response to the massive social upheavals of industrialisation and political unrest of the times as it offered a way of accounting for social unrest by looking at the power of society over the thoughts and actions of men. The nature of humanity was seen as selfish but rational. Man needed the power of society to
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I have grown up wanting a career in the medical field‚ but never quite knew specifically what I wanted to do in the field. After doing some research and job shadowing; this last year of high school I decided I wanted to be a sonographer. I find ultrasound very interesting and not baby ultrasounds‚ but other organs as well. I think that it is amazing that a piece of machine can measure and show organs in your body in a picture or video form. To do this I would go to Volunteer State Community College
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knee from further injury R est the affected knee. Consider crutches to keep the weight off the knee. However‚ many doctors say not to keep the knee unmoving for too long. It’s best to start some exercises to keep the joint moving. I ce should be applied as soon as possible after the injury - for 10-30 minutes. Do not put ice directly on skin‚ as it may cause ice-burn - use a cloth. The cold reduces blood flow to the damaged ligament. This may limit pain and swelling. C ompression with a bandage
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Why smoking is bad... Smoking tobacco is the cause of many diseases... heart disease and respiratory disease are some examples of many. Smoking can cause many types of cancer also‚ like bladder cancer‚ kidney cancer‚ cancer of the throat (pharynx and larynx)‚ mouth cancer‚ esophogus cancer‚ cancer of the pancreas‚ stomach cancer‚ several types of lukimea‚ cancer of the nose and sinuses‚ cervical cancer‚ bowel cancer‚ ovarian cancer‚ and it can also in some cases cause breast cancer. By smoking while
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