| FIGURE
50 |
APL - Test Items |
| ITEM 18: |
Examiner says:
"Here is a
graph showing the effectiveness of two brands of a common pain
reliever. Which brand is more effective after 25 minutes?"
(Correct
response: both, neither, no difference, same) |
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Years of
Education |
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National |
8 years |
less than |
High School |
Some |
College |
|
Average |
or less |
12 years |
Graduate |
College |
Graduate |
| Percent Correct: |
67 |
41 |
62 |
67 |
82 |
90 |
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| Source:
"The Adult Performance Level Study: A report submitted to the
Office of Education Dissemination Review Panel." Undated but
labelled in handwriting "O.K. 3/25/75." |
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