If an achievement test is being selected to assess the extent to which students have profited from school instruction, the most important characteristic to look at is the test's
A) administration procedures (group vs. individual).
B) specific content validity (match to school instruction).
C) national norms
D) time requirements.

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The most important characteristic to look at is the test's specific content validity, especially its match to school instruction. This ensures that the test accurately measures what students have learned from their instruction, making it a valid tool for assessing educational outcomes.

If an Achievement Test Is Being Selected to Assess the Extent