A utility analysis of a test may BEST be thought of as
A) a model for understanding the costs of producing the test.
B) a way of envisioning new uses for the test.
C) an evaluation of the costs and benefits of the test.
D) an amalgam of reliability and validity data on the test.

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A utility analysis is an evaluation of the costs and benefits of a test, taking into account factors such as its accuracy, reliability, and validity, as well as the costs of administering and scoring it. It helps to determine the optimal ways to use the test, such as for screening job applicants or diagnosing patients, by weighing the potential benefits against the costs. It is not a model for understanding the costs of producing the test (A), envisioning new uses (B), or an amalgam of reliability and validity data (D).

A Utility Analysis of a Test May BEST Be Thought