dennis roberts wrote:
>
> > > >37. When Matt's and Damien's broad jumps were measured accurately to
> > > >the nearest foot, each measurement was 21 feet. Which statement best
> > > >describes the greatest possible difference in the lengths of Matt¹s
> > > >jump and Damien's jump?
> > > >A. One jump could be up to 1/4 foot longer than the other.
> > > >B. One jump could be up to 1/2 foot longer than the other.
> > > >C. One jump could be up to 1 foot longer than the other.
> > > >D. One jump could be up to 2 feet longer than the other.
>
> if one wants to argue for D ... then one has to also argue that the
> examinee should have not believed what the stem said ... and therefore,
> they were justified in answering a DIFFERENT question
As Dennis said. Of course, they were _meant_ to realize that they
should answer the implicit question:
What is the proper Linnaean name for the bullfrog?
A. _Felis_concolor_
B. _Ursa_major_
C. _Nolo_contendere_
D. None of the above.
I dunno, kids these days, never reading the questions properly then
wanting part marks...
-Robert Dawson
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