AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
A score's percentile rank of 90 means
A.the person scored higher than 90% of the group
B.the person answered 90% correctly
C.the test was 90% reliable
D.90 people took the test
Explanation
Core Concept
Percentiles rank position in the distribution — the 90th percentile beats nine-tenths of the comparison group.
Correct Answer
Athe person scored higher than 90% of the group
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