A student received a z score of 1 on a test of English as a Second Language and the distribution of test scores on that test was normal. This same student received a z score of 1 on another test of English as Second Language and the distribution of test scores on this second test were highly skewed. In all probability,

A. the T-scores on both test would be equal to 80.
B. these two standard scores mean the same thing.
C. the student speaks English better than many native-born Americans.
D. these two standard scores do not mean the same thing.


Answer: D

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