In a norm-referenced approach to testing,a testtaker's scores are compared with
A) the scores of other individuals who were administered the test.
B) a standard of excellence determined by experts in the area.
C) Both the scores of other individuals who were administered the test and a standard of excellence determined by experts in the area.
D) None of these

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In a norm-referenced approach, a test taker's performance is compared against a group of peers, meaning the scores of other individuals who have taken the same test. This approach does not compare against a predetermined standard of excellence but rather ranks individuals relative to each other.

In a Norm-Referenced Approach to Testing,a Testtaker's Scores Are Compared