The Average SAT Verbal Score for Students from One High

question 19

Essay

The average SAT verbal score for students from one high school over the last ten exams is
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508, 490, 502, 505, 493, 506, 492, 490, 503, 501
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Do the scores support an increasing or a decreasing trend?

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Definitions:

Percentile Score

A score that indicates the relative standing of an individual in a particular population, showing the percentage of scores that fall below a specific point.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, ensuring the theoretical constructs are accurately reflected in the testing process.

Low Reliability

A property of measurement indicating inconsistency or lack of uniformity in the results obtained.

Reliability Estimates

Measurements or calculations used to assess the consistency of results produced by a test, survey, or measurement tool over time.