The fact that online instruments may not be available to individuals who do not have access to computers and/or the Internet raises concerns about the _________ of online assessments.
a. content
b. scoring
c.norming groups
d. interpretation
Ms. Sue, Thank you. I was thinking that wasn't for sure
You're welcome, Crystal.
The correct answer is "accessibility."
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the meaning behind each option:
a. Content refers to the material or information being assessed. While online instruments may have concerns about the content, it does not directly address the issue of accessibility.
b. Scoring relates to the process of assigning scores or evaluating performance on an assessment. Although there might be concerns about scoring in online assessments, this option does not address the issue of accessibility.
c. Norming groups involve the process of establishing reference groups to compare individual results against. While norming groups can be a concern in online assessments, this option does not directly address the issue of accessibility.
d. Interpretation pertains to the process of analyzing and making sense of assessment results. While interpreting online assessment results may be affected by various factors, this option does not directly address the issue of accessibility.
Therefore, the correct answer is "accessibility." Online assessments may not be available to individuals who lack the necessary resources, such as computers or Internet access, which raises concerns about the accessibility of these assessments.