In ipsative scoring, a testtaker's scores are compared to

A. his or her other scores on a parallel form of the same test.
B. his or her other scores on the same test.
C. the scores of other testtakers from past years who have taken the same test under the same or similar conditions.
D. the scores of other testtakers from the same geographic area who are similar with regard to key demographic variables.


Answer: B

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