Describe the Conditions Under Which Standardized Tests Such as the SAT

question 102

Essay

Describe the conditions under which standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE are strong predictors of grades in university, and conditions under which those tests are poor predictors of success. Explain the statistical phenomenon associated with these patterns.

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Definitions:

GAAP

stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board that guide how financial transactions and events should be reported.

Revaluation

An adjustment made to the book value of an asset to accurately reflect its current market value.

Prepaid Insurance

An asset account on the balance sheet representing insurance payments made in advance, which are expensed out over the period to which the insurance coverage relates.