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Glossary S

Standardization refers to the process by which a set of standards or norms is specified for a measurement procedure so that it can be used consistently across different assessments.

A Standardized assessment is an assessment that is administered, scored, and interpreted the same for all pupils taking the test, no matter when and where it is used.

Standardized test refers to a test that compares a child's performance with the performance of a large group of similar children (usually children of the same age).

Standpatism is defined as the practice of refusing to consider change in one's beliefs and opinions, especially in politics. Standpatism is also spelled Standpattism.

Stanine is a standardized test score that describes pupil performance on a 9-point scale. Scores of 1, 2, and 3 are often interpreted as being below average;

Stanley B. Prusiner refers to the American neurologist and winner of the Nobel Prize for the discovery of "prions - a new biological principle of infection." Prusiner received his A.B. in

State anxiety refers to a temporary condition of dread or uneasiness stemming from a specific situation.

- State-organized crime : State-organized Crime refers to acts defined by law as criminal and committed by state officials in the pursuit of their job as representatives of the state.
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