In discussions of utilization of research results, the term utility test refers to potential users' perception of the
A) validity of the research.
B) usefulness of the research results for guiding action.
C) political acceptability of the results of the research.
D) extent to which they have control over the variables studied in the research.

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A utility test evaluates the usefulness of research results for guiding action, specifically through the perspective of potential users. It does not assess the validity of the research, political acceptability or control over variables studied.

In Discussions of Utilization of Research Results, the Term Utility