In a cumulative model of scoring applied to an ability test
A) the higher the total score, the higher the testtaker is on the ability measured by the test.
B) the pattern of responses is critically important when judging the ability of the testtaker.
C) comparisons of the testtaker's performance on tests tapping similar abilities may easily be made.
D) All of these

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In a cumulative model of scoring, the total score reflects the overall level of ability of the testtaker, so the higher the total score, the higher the ability level. The pattern of responses and comparisons to similar abilities are not specific to cumulative models of scoring, but rather apply to test score interpretation in general.

In a Cumulative Model of Scoring Applied to an Ability