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Statistics: A Cautionary Tale, Len Zane
Statistics: A Cautionary Tale, Len Zane
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Many of the numbers used to assess students are statistical in nature. The theoretical context underlying the production of a typical number or statistic used in student assessment is presented. The author urges readers to recognize objective data as subjective information and to carefully consider the numbers that often determine admission, retention, and scholarship distribution in honors.