Read the following assertion and reason and choose the correct answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A):In criterion-referenced tests, an individual's score, and how that score is categorized, is not affected by the performance of other students.
Reason (R):Criterion-referenced tests compare a person's knowledge or skills against a predetermined standard, learning goal, performance level or other criterion.
ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct
BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is correct but R is not correct
DA is not correct but R is correct
Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Both statements are correct and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
In criterion-referenced tests, a person's score and its category do not depend on how others perform.
This independence holds because the score is measured against a fixed, predetermined standard.
The criterion is a set learning goal, performance level or defined standard, not the peer group.
Comparing to a fixed standard is exactly why other students' results cannot affect the score.
Criterion-referenced testing contrasts with norm-referenced testing, which ranks against peers.
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