In order to decide whether each applicant is above or below the 30th percentile, you should use a test that consists of items with p values near
A) 0.2
B) 0.3
C) 0.5
D) 1.0

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If we want to determine whether an applicant is above or below the 30th percentile, we need to use a test where the p values for the individual items are close to 0.3. This is because the 30th percentile corresponds to a p value of 0.3. Therefore, using a test with items that have p values near 0.3 will help us make this determination.

In Order to Decide Whether Each Applicant Is Above or Below