Which of the following statements applies to a test by the UK Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), as described in the "Sham Psychometric Test" controversy
A)The test was appropriate because it had a valid goal: to help people find jobs.
B)The test was appropriate because it came from a larger test that had been validated by the DWP.
C)The test was inappropriate because it showed strengths but not weaknesses.
D)The test was inappropriate because it had not been validated for use by the DWP.

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The controversy surrounding the "Sham Psychometric Test" involved the fact that the test had not been validated for use by the DWP before being implemented. Thus, option D is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because the appropriateness of the test cannot be determined solely by its goal without considering factors such as validity and reliability. Option B is also incorrect because validity for a larger test does not necessarily translate to validity for a specific test. Option C is not relevant to the controversy.

Which of the Following Statements Applies to a Test by the UK