If a College Professor Implements a Grading Scale Based on Tournament

question 128

Multiple Choice

If a college professor implements a grading scale based on tournament theory:

• A) students' grades cannot fall below a certain point.
• B) students' grades will depend on how they perform relative to others in the class.
• C) an absolute grading scale is used.
• D) studying extra will not improve your overall grade.

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Definitions:

In-group

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