Which scoring guideline is emphasized during the ACIS rating process? a. Exclude any unobserved behaviors from evaluation. b. Always award the higher score if in doubt. c. Avoid making inferences about skill deficits. d. Score based on normative group comparisons.

The correct answer is c. Avoid making inferences about skill deficits.<br /><br />During the ACIS (Assessment, Collaboration, and Improvement for Success) rating process, it is emphasized to avoid making inferences about skill deficits. This means that the evaluator should not assume or speculate about any potential skill deficits a student may have based on their performance or behavior during the assessment. Instead, the focus should be on objectively observing and evaluating the student's actual performance and behavior, without making assumptions or inferences about their underlying abilities or skills. This approach helps to ensure that the rating process is fair and unbiased, and that the student's performance is accurately reflected in their ACIS score.