If a participant scores significantly higher than the midpoint on a particular measure using a single sample t-test, this would indicate that:
A) the participant falls on the negative end of the continuum for that particular measure.
B) the measure is not reliable for the given construct.
C) the participant falls on neutral on the continuum for that particular measure.
D) the participant falls on the positive end of the continuum for that particular measure.

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A single sample t-test comparing a participant's score to the midpoint (or mean) of a measure and finding it significantly higher suggests that the participant's score is above average or on the positive end of the continuum for that measure.

If a Participant Scores Significantly Higher Than the Midpoint on a Particular