Locate two academic articles from a professional, peer-reviewed journal related to the topic of norm and criterion-referenced tests.. Be sure to completely answer all questions in each prompt below. There should be two sections, one for each numerical bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading.1. Summarize both professional, peer-reviewed articles by addressing the following for each study. Repeat this sequence for each article:
- What question/hypothesis was the researcher trying to answer or investigate?
- Define the variables studied.
- Describe the sample.
- How did the researcher gather data in the study?
- What were the results? How do the results affect your understanding of standardized assessments in early childhood learning environments?
- What did you learn about how data is used in early childhood education from this study?
2. Compare and contrast both studies and explain the similarities and differences.
Format: APA // Word Count: 1250-1500 words // Number of Required Citations: 3