Zoemetra Corp.has been receiving some criticism about the way it evaluates the results of a test used in the selection process for job candidates.It employs a method wherein scores between 90 and 100 are graded A,scores between 80 and 90 are graded B,scores between 70 and 80 are graded C,and so on.The criticism has come about because this practice allows them to give preference to unrepresented groups within a range.Which of the following accurately describes this method of evaluating tests?
A) Race norming
B) Banding
C) Desensitizing
D) Generalizing
E) Modelling

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Zoemetra Corp., in this case, is using the method of banding for evaluating the results of the test. The concept of banding treats a range of scores as being similar. All applicants within a range of scores, or band, are treated as having the same score. Then within the set of tied scores, employers give preference to underrepresented groups.