mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #631

A study finds that students who attend schools with more resources have better academic outcomes. If the study controls for socioeconomic status, what can be concluded about the relationship between school resources and academic outcomes?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #631

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A study finds that students who attend schools with more resources have better academic outcomes. If the study controls for socioeconomic status, what can be concluded about the relationship between school resources and academic outcomes?

    • A) School resources have a direct impact on academic outcomes
    • B) Socioeconomic status is the primary driver of academic outcomes
    • C) The relationship between school resources and academic outcomes is mediated by socioeconomic status
    • D) The study's findings are due to sampling bias

    Answer: School resources have a direct impact on academic outcomes

    Explanation: Controlling for socioeconomic status allows us to isolate the effect of school resources