The Algebra I Class Mean and Standard Deviation Are 80

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Algebra I class mean and standard deviation are 80 and 10,respectively.The Biology II class mean and standard deviation are 79 and 4,respectively.Kristen scored 90 in Algebra I and 87 in Biology II.The most valid conclusion to be drawn from these data is that Kristen

• A)scored better relative to her class in Algebra I than in Biology II.
• B)scored better relative to her class in Biology II than in Algebra I.
• C)should earn an A in Algebra I and a B in Biology II.
• D)would be served better by criterion-referenced grading than by norm-referenced grading in both courses.

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