Bianca Is Taking a Statistics Course This Term, but She

question 14

Multiple Choice

Bianca is taking a statistics course this term, but she has been struggling with the reading assignments. No matter how hard she tries, she simply can't stay focused while reading the textbook. She has a meeting with her instructor during office hours this week. What should Bianca do during the meeting with her instructor?

• A) Suggest that her difficulty with the material is likely due to the instructor's teaching style.
• B) Ask the instructor to grade exams on a curve to improve her chances of passing.
• C) Be honest about her difficulty staying focused while reading.
• D) State that she's not having trouble with the reading; she just needs to study more.

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