Standardized Tests, Like the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Are Imperfect

question 166

Multiple Choice

Standardized tests, like the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) , are imperfect predictors of success in university? Under which conditions do these tests have the highest correlation with university grades?

• A) If we measure grades from people across the entire range of SAT scores.
• B) If we only measure grades from people who attend the top universities.
• C) If we only measure grades from people with SAT scores in the average range.
• D) If we only measure grades from people who attend the most expensive universities.