It Is Frequently Argued That the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)should

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Essay

It is frequently argued that the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)should not be used to select students because the correlation between their SAT scores and their freshman grades may be low, indicating that the SAT is not a valid measure. How does the concept of range restriction apply here? What other factors might operate to reduce this correlation?

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to various other cell types or tissues in the body, involved in growth, repair, and development.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other cells through electrical and chemical signals.

Glia Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that do not produce electrical impulses but are responsible for support and maintenance of neural cells.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain (left and right), each responsible for different functions and cognitive processes.