The average of the judgesâ predictions for a test question becomes its predicted difficulty. The sum of the predicted difficulty values for each item averaged across the judges and items on a test is the recommended Angoff cut score. Here is a real world example that illustrates the process: Letâs say a test developer needed to determine the passing grade for a language exam that tested a personâs ability to read Arabic.
Demerol is a narcotic analgesic with effects similar to morphine. Itâs prescribed for relief of moderate to severe pain, and is sometimes used prior to-or during a surgical procedure to enhance the effects of the anesthesia. âDemerol is an old drug. Itâs been around for some time, but the potency of the drug â pain management-wise â is extremely low,â Annello said.
People who take Demerol for chronic pain often become addicted to the drug and require more and more of it to get the same effect. Demerol is being taken off hospital formularies across the board because itâs not a very good pain medication, Anello said. Some side effects associated with Demerol include: