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Title: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: CrAz3D on December 11, 2007, 10:18:07 PM
I just finished my last human sexuality test and I am mother fuking mad.

One of the questions I glanced at after finishing was marked wrong, I went back in my book and double checked (I knew I got it right).  Sure enough, I got it right, but the "correct answer" was also a right answer when I flipped through the book some more.

I am now questioning the validity of all of my previous tests.  I have no faith in this system.


How do I word all off this nicely but very strongly in an email?





Quote from: The Question
Recent evidence suggests a link between ________ and premature rupture of the amniotic sac and preterm labor during pregnancy

A candidiasis
B bacterial vaginosis (correct answer)
C trichomoniasis (what I selected)
D chlamydia

The book reads under bacterial vasginosis:
"...including premature rupture of the amniotic sac and preterm labor"
The book reads under trichomoniasis:
"...infection in pregnant women is also associated with premature rupture of the amniotic sac and preterm delivery"


What do you think?
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: Newby on December 11, 2007, 10:35:58 PM
Who gives a fuck? It's one problem. Simply question it. Don't be an asshole.

"Hi, the correct answer was B, but according to the book, C is nearly the same exact thing."

You're in college to learn, right? If all else fails, you'll learn why C isn't the right answer.
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: CrAz3D on December 11, 2007, 10:41:56 PM
I figure I'll just hold off 'til I get the grade on my paper back.  One question won't bump me from C to B, but if I later I wish to push for that extra bump to maintain a B then I can just question the validity of all tests.  As it stands, I think I'll get the grade I want on the paper, though
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: Newby on December 12, 2007, 12:19:01 AM
Question it now. Don't appear to be a grade-grubber. :|
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: Ergot on December 12, 2007, 12:49:11 AM
Yes, but B is the more correct answer. Should have read more careful.
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: dark_drake on December 12, 2007, 01:30:52 AM
If we're talking about unfair test questions, you should have been at my O. Chem. lab final. Seriously, we were supposed to correct an instrument set up we didn't use or learn about at all.
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: Hitmen on December 12, 2007, 01:50:26 AM
Quote from: dark_drake on December 12, 2007, 01:30:52 AM
If we're talking about unfair test questions, you should have been at my O. Chem. lab final. Seriously, we were supposed to correct an instrument set up we didn't use or learn about at all.
He was testing your omniscience. You failed!
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: Ergot on December 12, 2007, 03:59:16 AM
Quote from: dark_drake on December 12, 2007, 01:30:52 AM
If we're talking about unfair test questions, you should have been at my O. Chem. lab final. Seriously, we were supposed to correct an instrument set up we didn't use or learn about at all.
RTFM!
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: Camel on December 12, 2007, 04:13:55 AM
Quote from: Newby on December 11, 2007, 10:35:58 PM
If all else fails, you'll learn why C isn't the right answer.
:D
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: iago on December 12, 2007, 09:05:57 AM
This just in... Profs are people too, and they make mistakes sometimes!
You should always double check your wrong answers, that's something I've been taught for years.

And incidentally, you are supposed to pick the "best" answer, which means there can be more thab one correct answer. Lame, but eh?
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: BigAznDaddy on December 12, 2007, 09:48:43 AM
Quote from: iago on December 12, 2007, 09:05:57 AM
This just in... Profs are people too, and they make mistakes sometimes!
You should always double check your wrong answers, that's something I've been taught for years.

And incidentally, you are supposed to pick the "best" answer, which means there can be more thab one correct answer. Lame, but eh?
yup they are people. in fact yesterday we had some free time in math class and that is very rare, so our class bombarded our math teacher with questions about his life. it was both awkward and fun.
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: CrAz3D on December 12, 2007, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: iago on December 12, 2007, 09:05:57 AM
This just in... Profs are people too, and they make mistakes sometimes!
You should always double check your wrong answers, that's something I've been taught for years.

And incidentally, you are supposed to pick the "best" answer, which means there can be more thab one correct answer. Lame, but eh?
True, but would you really think that it'd be B over C ... I figure that's pretty 50/50 there, only a couple of words difference and they dont change the meaning of anything ... oh well
Title: Re: I need to email prof again, question about test answers
Post by: iago on December 12, 2007, 11:57:29 AM
Quote from: CrAz3D on December 12, 2007, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: iago on December 12, 2007, 09:05:57 AM
This just in... Profs are people too, and they make mistakes sometimes!
You should always double check your wrong answers, that's something I've been taught for years.

And incidentally, you are supposed to pick the "best" answer, which means there can be more thab one correct answer. Lame, but eh?
True, but would you really think that it'd be B over C ... I figure that's pretty 50/50 there, only a couple of words difference and they dont change the meaning of anything ... oh well
Well, it could be a mistake. There are two possibilities. :)