Three of the Following Statements Are Accurate with Regard to the Disadvantages

question 133

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to the disadvantages of portfolios.Which statement is not necessarily accurate?

• A)Teachers' overall ratings of portfolios often have low reliability.
• B)Portfolios discourage students from being creative in their classwork.
• C)Portfolios often contain different products for different students, reflecting a problem with standardization.
• D)Portfolios that contain only a few items may have poor content validity.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Explanations

Theories that account for the development of traits and behaviors through the process of natural selection.

Social Behavior

Behavior among two or more organisms, typically from the same species, that encompasses cooperation, competition, aggression, and communication.

Linkage Studies

Genetic research aimed at discovering the approximate location of genes on chromosomes through the study of affected families.

Genetic Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of a cell's genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or impacts on health.