Teacher Effects on Student Achievement and Height: a Cautionary Tale (2019)
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A 2019 NBER paper explores the relationship between teacher effects on student achievement and height, highlighting potential pitfalls in statistical analysis; the discussion revolves around the implications and limitations of the research.
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bennettnate5
2 months ago
The authors are getting their conclusions all wrong; this is clearly convincing evidence that some teachers are slipping HGH in their students' lunch meals! /s
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