Analysis of SAT Test Data Shows That the Differences on the Mathematics

question 54

Multiple Choice

Analysis of SAT test data shows that the differences on the mathematics portion of the SAT test between male and female test-takers are ____.

• A)attributable to chance
• B)precisely correlated with performance in college mathematics courses
• C)unreliable
• D)statistically significant

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