Which Statement Is True

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A) Across all cultures, boys are better at math and girls are better at reading.
• B) In Asian countries, girls score consistently higher in math than boys.
• C) Academic differences between nations are much greater than differences between genders.
• D) In Scotland, boys average several points higher in reading than girls.

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Definitions:

Floor Effects

A limitation in research where a lower boundary prevents the measurement of lower performance, often resulting in skewed distributions where many scores pile up at the low end.

Stimulus Presentations

This refers to the process of showing stimuli (i.e., images, sounds, or situations) to participants in a scientific study or experiment to elicit responses.

Straightforward

Describes something that is simple and easy to understand or do, without complexity or ambiguity.

Staged

Organized and planned in a way that is intended to occur or appear in a specific manner, often used in contexts such as performance or experiment setup.