Jamal and Mandy took the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in different locations.Later, when they discussed the test, they discovered that they each had been allowed exactly the same amount of time and that they each had heard exactly the same instructions at the start of each section.In this example, the administration of the SAT:
A)had high test-retest reliability
B)did not have construct validity
C)did not have test-retest reliability
D)was standardized

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The fact that Jamal and Mandy were allowed exactly the same amount of time and heard exactly the same instructions at the start of each section indicates that the SAT was administered in a standardized way, reflecting a consistent set of procedures and conditions used for all test takers. This ensures that the scores obtained are comparable and valid, as they reflect the same underlying construct regardless of the individual differences among test takers. Thus, options A and C (test-retest reliability) are not applicable here, as this refers to the consistency of scores obtained by the same test taker on different occasions. Option B (construct validity) may be important to consider during the development and validation of the SAT, but it does not necessarily apply to the administration per se.

Jamal and Mandy Took the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in Different