Which one of the following is the most accurate statement about group differences among students?
A)When we have knowledge about typical group differences, we have a very good idea of how individual students are likely to perform in the classroom.
B)We can make fairly accurate predictions about individual students when we know their ethnic background, but not when we know their gender.
C)We can make fairly accurate predictions about individual students when we know their gender, but not when we know their ethnic background.
D)The average for two groups may be different, but variability within each group keeps us from predicting individual performance.

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While there may be differences in group averages, there is also a lot of variability within each group, which means we cannot accurately predict individual performance based solely on group membership. It is important to consider individual differences and factors beyond group membership, such as motivation, learning style, and prior knowledge.

Which One of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement