Which of the Following Statements Is False Concerning NAEP Score

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false concerning NAEP score trends between the early 1970s and 2008?

• A) Scores for African American students have increased by more points than for white students.
• B) Scores have shown either no significant change or they have increased for all ethnic groups.
• C) Reading score increases for African American 13-year-olds are more than three times that of white 13-year-olds.
• D) Reading and math score increases for African American and Latino 9-year-olds between 1971 and 2008 are greater than the gains by white students.
• E) All are true
• F) All are false

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Definitions:

Capital Flight

The rapid movement of large sums of money out of a country, typically to escape economic instability or unfavorable investment conditions.

Domestic Investment

The total capital expenditure within a country's borders on physical assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment, contributing to the national economy.

Net Exports

The value of a country's total exports minus the value of its total imports. It is a key component in calculating a nation's GDP.

Capital Flight

The rapid movement of large sums of money or assets out of a country due to economic or political instability, leading to a decrease in domestic investment.