The Average Test Score of Individuals in the Study Skills

question 39

Essay

The average test score of individuals in the study skills group is 80 and the standard deviation is 7.5. Jessica got a 65. Do you think Jessica was in the study skills group? Explain.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The mental activity of assimilating new data into pre-existing frameworks, conceptions, and comprehension.

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

Applied Research

Research meant to provide practical solutions to immediate problems.

Developmentalists

Specialists who study the development of individuals across their lifespan, often focusing on childhood development.