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  1. A scatter plot of two variables shows points arranged in a tight upward-sloping line. This indicates:

    Answer: A strong positive correlation

    A tight upward-sloping pattern in a scatter plot indicates a strong positive correlation between the two variables.

  2. Which data source would be MOST useful to a school leader trying to understand long-term trends in student academic growth?

    Answer: Longitudinal records tracking individual students across multiple years

    Longitudinal data following the same students over time provides the richest picture of academic growth trajectories.

  3. A principal observes that a survey question asks students, 'Don't you agree that our school is a safe place?' This question is problematic because it is:

    Answer: A leading question that biases responses

    Leading questions suggest the desired answer and compromise the validity of survey data.

  4. When a school compares its students' scores to the performance of a nationally representative group, it is using:

    Answer: Norm-referenced interpretation

    Norm-referenced interpretation evaluates performance relative to a standardized comparison group.

  5. A standard deviation that is very small relative to the mean suggests that student scores are:

    Answer: Clustered closely around the average

    A small standard deviation indicates that most data points are concentrated near the mean, showing little variability.

  6. An administrator uses informal classroom observations rather than validated instruments to assess instructional quality. The primary risk of this approach is:

    Answer: Reduced reliability and potential observer bias

    Without validated instruments and structured protocols, observation data is susceptible to observer bias and inconsistency.

  7. A school team reviews multiple data points — test scores, discipline referrals, and teacher feedback — and makes an improvement plan. This process is an example of:

    Answer: Data-driven decision making

    Data-driven decision making uses multiple evidence sources to inform school improvement planning and resource allocation.