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What makes an assessment instrument standardized or unstandardized? Give an example of each one.

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A standardized assessment instrument is much like a standardized test in qualities: it is administered, evaluated and interpreted in a consistent and objective manner, and is widely used as a method of measuring certain variables. For example, the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children is used to measure IQ in children ages 6-16 only. It is ...

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