Before a new test can be considered "standardized," what must its authors do?
A)Demonstrate that the reliability is at least 0.95.
B)Make the test freely available to anyone who wishes to use it.
C)Determine the norms for the test scores.
D)Compare the test to other widely used tests in the same field.

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Norms must be established for the test scores to assess how well individuals perform on the test in comparison to other test-takers. This is necessary to make accurate interpretations of the test results. While reliability (choice A) is important, it is not the only factor that determines whether a test can be standardized. Similarly, making the test freely available (choice B) and comparing it to other tests (choice D) are not sufficient on their own to establish standardization.

Before a New Test Can Be Considered "Standardized," What Must