Evaluating After-School Program Impact

Easy Critical Reasoning Evaluating Data Arguments

A recent analysis published by a school district concluded that students who participate in after-school programs score, on average, 15% higher on standardized tests than those who do not. This analysis was based on test scores from 1,000 students over three years.

However, some educators argue that the higher scores could be attributed to differences in socioeconomic status, as students in after-school programs are often from more affluent families. Critics claim that the original analysis does not sufficiently account for these factors.

The analysis provides evidence that after-school programs improve test scores.

The original analysis may be flawed due to the lack of consideration for socioeconomic factors.

The sample size of 1,000 students is too small to draw any conclusions.

The average score difference is significant enough to disregard critics' arguments.

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