If criterion-related validity is .40,and the base rate is .60,the false positive rate is likely to be highest if the selection ratio is:
A) .10.
B) .50.
C) .95.
D) This is impossible to answer based on the data provided.

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The false positive rate is likely to be highest when the selection ratio is high (in this case, .95), because a higher selection ratio means a larger proportion of applicants are selected, increasing the chance of selecting individuals who do not actually meet the criteria (false positives), especially when the criterion-related validity is not very high (.40) and the base rate is moderate (.60).

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