Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning NAEP Scores

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false concerning NAEP scores and social class?

• A) The NAEP is not given to children whose parents' income level allows children to qualify for free or reduced price lunch.
• B) NAEP scores are positively correlated with social class.
• C) NAEP reading scores are higher for upper income students than for lower income students.
• D) NAEP math scores are higher for upper income students than for lower income students.

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Definitions:

Reputation

A long-term standing in the public regard that serves to reassure others that private information is not being concealed; a valuable asset in the face of adverse selection.

Diversification

The strategy of allocating investments or resources among various financial instruments, industries, or other categories to reduce risk.

Economic Losses

Financial shortfalls that occur when a firm's total costs surpass its total revenues, leading to a negative profit margin.

Positively Correlated

Describes a relationship between events such that each event is more likely to occur if the other event also occurs.