Increased Scrutiny of Standardized Tests Due to Cheating Scandals
High-profile cheating scandals both domestically and abroad have increased the scrutiny being placed on standardized college admissions tests (Strauss, 2019).
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Increased Scrutiny of Standardized Tests Due to Cheating Scandals
An admissions committee at a university observes two trends in their data:
- Applicants from high-income families consistently score higher on the standardized entrance exam than applicants from low-income families.
- Once admitted, the college grade point averages (GPAs) of students from both income groups are, on average, nearly identical.
Which of the following conclusions about the standardized entrance exam is best supported by these observations?