The Research Finding That an Extremely Intelligent Working-Class Student Was

question 21

Multiple Choice

The research finding that an extremely intelligent working-class student was much less likely to do well at school than a less intelligent student from a higher socioeconomic group shows:

• A)Cultural capital largely determines who will become successful
• B)Although schools equally value each social class,working-class students are more likely to fail due to joining subcultures
• C)If every student continues in school until they earn a bachelor degree,then the unequal experience of education is removed at the job market
• D)Education is a meritocracy

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value derived from sample data used in hypothesis testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specified populations or parameters.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis by stating there is a statistically significant effect or relationship between variables.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, used as a starting point for statistical hypothesis testing.