What Variable Would Account for the Dramatic Jump in Test

question 66

Multiple Choice

What variable would account for the dramatic jump in test scores evidenced by the students in Rosenthal and Jacobson's Pygmalion in the Classroom?

• A) hard work
• B) natural, but late-blooming, aptitude
• C) better books and other instructional materials
• D) teacher attitudes
• E) community support

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Definitions:

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that are not directly part of the final product, such as lubricants for machines.

Unfavourable Variance

A financial term referring to a situation where actual costs are higher than planned or budgeted costs, or actual revenue is lower than forecasted revenue.

Standard Costing

A cost accounting technique that uses predetermined costs for assessing the performance of processes and employees by comparing these standard costs against the actual costs incurred.

Seasonal Pattern

The fluctuation in data or activities that occur regularly each year in a predictable manner.