To a great extent,whether a test is referred to as an "achievement test" or an "aptitude test" tends to depend on
A) the face validity of the test for a specific purpose.
B) whether it can be shown that aptitude plays no factor in an achievement test score.
C) whether it can be shown that achievement plays no factor in an aptitude test score.
D) the use to which the test is put.

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The use to which the test is put is the determining factor in whether it is referred to as an "achievement test" or an "aptitude test". For example, a test used to measure how much knowledge a student has gained in a particular subject is likely to be called an achievement test, while a test used to measure a student's potential for learning in a particular area is likely to be called an aptitude test.

To a Great Extent,whether a Test Is Referred to as an "Achievement