Due in Part to the Advocacy of Psychologists Such as Henry

question 99

Multiple Choice

Due in part to the advocacy of psychologists such as Henry Goddard,it became national policy in 1924 to administer intelligence tests.What were these tests used to determine?

• A)the abilities of military recruits.
• B)the suitability of immigrants.
• C)the placement of students in public schools.
• D)the advancement of workers in government service.

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Definitions:

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SSE

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Test Statistic

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Linear Regression

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