Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Use of Grade

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the use of grade point averages as a predictor is true?

• A) GPA may be influenced by many factors in addition to the applicant's KSAOs and motivation.
• B) GPAs in one's major tend to be highly similar to one's GPAs in other classes.
• C) Grades do not vary widely by field.
• D) GPAs from different schools mean the same thing.

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