What Is the Earnings Gap and Who Is Most Likely

question 74

Essay

What is the earnings gap and who is most likely to be negatively affected by it?

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Definitions:

Horizontal Axis

In graphing, the horizontal line along which the values of one variable are plotted, often representing the independent variable or time.

Multiply Controlled Behaviors

A term used to describe a behavior serving different purposes for a student (e.g., making animal noises to escape a boring task and to get attention from peers).

Transfer of Function

The process by which a response or behavior developed in one context becomes applicable or relevant in another context.

Experimental Control

The rigorous management of variables in an experiment to ensure that the results can be reliably attributed to the variable being tested, rather than to extraneous factors.