The Eighth-Grade Class Is Preparing for Its Annual "School Scam

question 29

Essay

The eighth-grade class is preparing for its annual "School Scam Skit" in which it parodies amusing school events during the year.Alonzo discovers that,by mistake,the class has sold 500 tickets for an auditorium that has a seating capacity of 200.The auditorium is not available any other night,and the class doesn't have funds available to rent a suitable room elsewhere.Numerous possible solutions may exist,but the class is feeling panicked.Describe how a class committee might attempt to approach the problem using each of the following strategies.[Note: Some strategies might not be effective.Also,you do not need to derive a solution,given that you do not have all the information needed.The main interest is the procedures that you use.]
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Definitions:

Test-Retest

A method of assessing the reliability of a test by repeating the test on the same subjects at different points in time.

Split-Half

A method used in reliability testing that divides a test into two parts and compares the results for consistency to evaluate the test's reliability.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results.

Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence proposing that human intelligence comprises analytical, creative, and practical components.