test norm

the typical standard of performance on a test, as established by testing a large group of people (the standardization group) and analyzing their scores. In norm-referenced testing, subsequent test takers’ scores are compared with the test norm to estimate the position of the tested individuals in a predefined population with respect to the trait being measured.

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Psychology term of the day

January 13th 2025

prima facie

at first sight: on the face of things (Latin, literally: “first face”). Prima facie evidence is evidence that, although not conclusive, is considered sufficiently strong to support an inference of fact in the absence of evidence to the contrary.