In order to be useful, a test must be reliable, that is, it must:
A) produce the same results from one time to the next.
B) measure what it is designed to measure.
C) compare results against established standards of performance.
D) predict other criteria of the trait in question.

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Reliability refers to the consistency of a test's results over time, and producing the same results from one time to the next is a key aspect of reliability. While the other options (measuring what it is designed to measure, comparing results against established standards of performance, and predicting other criteria) are important considerations for a test, they do not specifically relate to reliability.

In Order to Be Useful, a Test Must Be Reliable