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Observed Score

A score directly observed or obtained in a measurement or assessment study. Classical test theory postulates that the observed score is composed of the true score and error, and therefore provides imperfect information.

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Further Reading
Gliner, J.A. and G.A. Morgan. 2000. Research Methods in Applied Settings, Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.