Administrators Have Concluded That the SAT Exam Results for 2011

question 85

Essay

Administrators have concluded that the SAT exam results for 2011 show a distinct change in student capabilities when compared with the year 1991. In 1991 the SAT exam included only multiple choice sections and was later redesigned. What is wrong with this conclusion?

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with a state of wakeful relaxation, typically observed when a person is calm and alert but not actively processing information.

Brain Wave Pattern

The electrical activity in the brain as detected by electroencephalography (EEG), characterized by certain rhythms or frequencies.

Delta Wave

A type of brain wave that is associated with deep sleep and is characterized by its low frequency and high amplitude.

EEG Pattern

A graphical representation of the electrical activity of the brain recorded during an electroencephalogram.