Which statement about the report components is correct?

• A. An aggregate score and subscale scores are not included.
• B. A narrative only with no scores is sufficient.
• C. An aggregate score, subscale scores, corresponding interpretation guidance, and recommended development actions.
• D. Only raw item responses are provided.

Answer: (C)

A report should balance numbers with guidance so the results are both understandable and actionable. The statement that includes an aggregate score, subscale scores, corresponding interpretation guidance, and recommended development actions is the best because it provides a clear overall picture while also showing how performance breaks down into specific areas. The aggregate score gives the big picture of overall performance; subscale scores reveal strengths and weaknesses in particular domains; interpretation guidance helps readers understand what the scores mean in context and how they relate to goals; and recommended development actions translate those insights into concrete steps for improvement. Without scores, a report loses its comparative value and specificity; a narrative-only report leaves interpretation up to guesswork; and providing only raw item responses offers little synthesis or direction for next steps.