[Phys-L] Re: Math SAT

[clement at HAL-PC.ORG (John M Clement)]

Most people have no idea of the meaning of statistical significance,
and of course there are industries such as the College Board who like
to hype the success of their products.  They should know better
because they have some good statisticians on their staff.

Then of course nobody questions how well their tests really predict
college success.

John M. Clement
Houson, TX

> > I am seeing all this wonderful news of an increase in the average SAT
> > from 518 to 520.  Am I wrong or is this nothing hype.  Isn't a
> > change
> > of 2 points in the noise?
>
> I would certainly think so.  People are getting so wrapped up in
> measuring -
> something- that they often lose track of whether or not the
> measurement has
> any real value.