When an Intelligence Test Made Up of 100 Words Selected

question 140

Multiple Choice

When an intelligence test made up of 100 words selected from the Dictionary of Afro-American Slang was given to 100 African-American and 100 European- American high school students, the African-American group scored​

• A) ​the same as the European-American group.
• B) ​an average of five points higher than the European-American group.
• C) ​an average of 16 points higher than the European-American group.
• D) ​an average of 36 points higher than the European-American group.

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Definitions:

General Sales Tax

A tax imposed on sales transactions, usually calculated as a percentage of the selling price of goods and services.

Ability-to-pay Philosophy

A principle of taxation that argues taxes should be levied according to a taxpayer's capacity to pay, focusing on fairness in the distribution of tax burdens.

Progressive Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income of the taxpayer increases.

Residential Property

Property designated for living or dwelling for individuals or families.