A Student Scores in the 80th Percentile on an Exam

question 19

Multiple Choice

A student scores in the 80th percentile on an exam.What does this mean in comparison to all other students?

• A) The student scored higher than 80% of all others who took the exam.
• B) The student scored worse than 80% of all others who took the exam.
• C) Of all those who took the exam, only 80% of them completed it.
• D) The student would score the same grade on the exam 80% of the time.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to evenly distribute individuals across treatment groups, minimizing biases and ensuring that differences observed are due to the experimental treatment.

Operational Definitions

Operational definitions specify the measurable conditions or specific procedures used to determine the presence, quantity, or quality of a variable, facilitating clear communication and replication in research.

Reckless Behavior

Actions taken without considering the safety of oneself or others, often with a disregard for the consequences.

Self-Control

Self-control refers to the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.