Who would be the most norm group for the ACT or SAT college-entrance tests?
Correct answer: B. high school seniors
- A. lawyers
- B. high school seniors
- C. college graduates
- D. college sophomores
Explanation
ACT and SAT scores are interpreted by comparing students with a norm group drawn mainly from the same population taking the tests, especially high school seniors. College graduates and lawyers do not represent the intended college-entrance population.
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