When University and College Teachers Grade on the Normal Curve

question 291

Multiple Choice

When university and college teachers grade on the normal curve, they are essentially using which method for appraising the performance of students?

• A) Forced distribution method
• B) Simple ranking method
• C) Graphic rating scale
• D) 360-degree feedback
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in discounted cash flow analysis.

Leveraged Lease

A financing agreement where a lessor borrows funds to purchase an asset, which is then leased to a lessee, with the lease payments ensuring repayment of the loan.

Single Investor Lease

A lease agreement in which a single investor owns the asset and leases it directly to a company, who then has the option to buy the asset at the end of the lease term.

Conditional Sales Agreement Lease

A lease agreement where the lessee has the option to purchase the leased asset at the end of the lease term under agreed-upon conditions.