The ability of a test question to differentiate between individuals with high and low levels of the measured trait or ability, indicating how well the item contributes to overall test validity.
Example: Test questions that are answered correctly more often by high-achieving students than low-achieving students, showing the questions effectively discriminate between ability levels.
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