When Results from a Scholastic Assessment Test Are Sent to Test-Takers

question 52

Multiple Choice

When results from a scholastic assessment test are sent to test-takers, the percentiles associated with theirscores are also given. Suppose a test-taker scored at the 99th percentile for their verbal grade and at the 36thpercentile for their quantitative grade. Interpret these results.

• A) This student performed better than 99% of the other test-takers in the verbal part and better than 36% in the quantitative part.
• B) This student performed better than 99% of the other test-takers in the verbal part and better than 64% in the quantitative part.
• C) This student performed better than 1% of the other test-takers in the verbal part and better than 64% in the quantitative part.
• D) This student performed better than 1% of the other test-takers in the verbal part and better than 36% in the quantitative part.

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