Which of the following is a criticism regarding standardized tests given in the text?
A. The tests tend to measure only limited ranges of abilities.
B. The tests possess at least some degree of cultural and gender bias and a strong social class bias.
C. SATs actually do not predict school performance very well for any groups.
D. All of the these are criticisms.
Answer: B
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