If a Test Score of 45 Is Associated with a Percentile

question 31

Multiple Choice

If a test score of 45 is associated with a percentile rank of 74%,this indicates that

• A)74% of those in the normative group scored at or above a test score of 45.
• B)74% of those in the normative group scored at or below a test score of 45.
• C)45% of those in the normative group scored at or below a test score of 74.
• D)45% of those in the normative group scored at or above a test score of 74.

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Statistical Manual

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