Interpretations of criterion-referenced tests are typically made with respect to
A) the total number of items the examinee responded to.
B) the material that the examinee evidenced mastery of.
C) a comparison of the examinee's performance with that of others who took the test.
D) a formula that takes into account the total number of items for which no response was scorable.

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Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure a student's level of mastery of a specific set of skills or knowledge. Therefore, interpretations are based on whether the student has demonstrated mastery of the material or not. The other options (A, C, D) do not accurately reflect the purpose of criterion-referenced tests, which is to measure mastery of specific material rather than to compare students to each other or count the number of responses given.

Interpretations of Criterion-Referenced Tests Are Typically Made with Respect to