An Instructor Is Evaluating the Performance of Students on a Test

question 9

Multiple Choice

An instructor is evaluating the performance of students on a test. He records the number of points that each student missed and created a frequency distribution. This is provided below: What is the variance for this population?

• A) 11.43
• B) 135.17
• C) 130.67
• D) 180.67
• E) 198.07

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Definitions:

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness and concern about being judged or discriminated against based on a personal trait or social stigma.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can hinder performance in a variety of settings.

Master Status

An individual’s most significant status, which often overshadows all other social positions they may occupy.

Stigmatizing Attribute

A characteristic of a person that is socially devalued or discredited, leading to stigma or discrimination.