Prevalence Figures Are Suspected of Being Inaccurate Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

Prevalence figures are suspected of being inaccurate because

• A) there are difficulties and inconsistencies in definitions from state to state.
• B) schools do not submit accurate counts to the state departments.
• C) parents do not desire to reveal their child's disability.
• D) not all students with learning disabilities are served in special education settings.

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Definitions:

World War II

A global conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945, involving most of the world's nations and resulting in significant geopolitical changes.

Poverty Rates

Indicators or measures that reflect the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line, which is often defined by the inability to afford the basic needs for living.

Comparable Wealth

An assessment of the relative financial status or asset value of individuals, organizations, or nations, compared to others.

Relative Measures

Relative measures refer to statistical metrics that are used to compare or assess a value in relation to another value, such as ratios or rates, providing a basis for comparison.