After administering a test to a job applicant, Dr. Snyder concludes that only 25 percent of the persons taking the test obtain a score as low as Gene's score. Dr. Snyder can reach such a conclusion only if the test has been
A) valid.
B) standardized.
C) reliable.
D) accurate.

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To compare an individual's score to the performance of others, it is necessary to have a standardized test. Standardization allows for meaningful comparison of scores and ensures that the test is administered and scored consistently for all individuals. Validity, reliability, and accuracy are also important aspects of test construction, but do not directly relate to the ability to compare an individual's score to a normative sample.

After Administering a Test to a Job Applicant, Dr