Biddle and Berliner's (2002) Synthesis of Studies on the Impact

question 11

Multiple Choice

Biddle and Berliner's (2002) synthesis of studies on the impact of class size found that:

• A) girls benefitted more from smaller classes than boys.
• B) students who have traditionally been disadvantaged did not benefit from smaller classes.
• C) evidence for the possible advantages of small classes in high school is inconclusive.
• D) smaller classes are most beneficial in the upper grades.

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Definitions:

Polygraph Act

Legislation regulating the use of polygraph (lie detector) tests, especially in employment settings.

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Polygraph Tests

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The degree to which an assessment tool or measurement consistently produces stable and accurate results over repeated uses.