If one wished to predict an individual's ability or potential for success in a given area, one would use an _____ test. If one wished to measure an individual's level of knowledge in a given area, one would use an _____ test.
A)achievement; achievement
B)achievement; aptitude
C)aptitude; achievement
D)aptitude; aptitude

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An aptitude test is designed to measure an individual's natural abilities or potential for success in a given area, while an achievement test is designed to measure an individual's current level of knowledge or skill in a particular area. Therefore, the best choice would be to use an aptitude test to predict potential for success and an achievement test to measure current knowledge or skill level. Among the given options, the only choice that represents this distinction is option C, where an aptitude test is used for predicting ability/potential and an achievement test is used for measuring knowledge/skill level.

If One Wished to Predict an Individual's Ability or Potential