Using a Cut Score of 50 on a Predictor Test

question 2

Multiple Choice

Using a cut score of 50 on a predictor test a researcher finds a base rate of 1.00.This means that when a cut score of 50 is used,

• A) 50% of applicants will perform successfully on a criterion measure.
• B) 100% of applicants will perform successfully on a criterion measure.
• C) 100% of applicants will fail on a criterion measure.
• D) 50% of applicants will fail on a criterion measure.

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