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Originally Posted by PsiCop  Besides, I question whether or not a high schooler would even understand the notion of "bias." I have no doubt that this kid is merely a publicity-stunt mouthpiece for a bunch of adults.
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while this is possible, i think you are grossly underestimating high schoolers. yes there are students who could fit your description, but i have many classmates who are college level. i think that for some of us, being in high school is really a waste of time. this is why they offer AP courses: so that we can at least get some college credit while we are wasting our time. anyways, i'm assuming that this student is a junior or a senier, so if this is the type of student who makes good grades and is already planning out college, then i am certain that they understand what bias is (especially if they have taken a statistics class). also, i think your idea of the student being a mouthpiece for adults is not so likely for high schoolers as it is for elementary or middle schoolers. parents tend to be more involved with their child early in education (PTA etc.), but to my experience, most parents are barely aware of anything that goes on with their child in high school. you know what happens when those teenage hormones kick in.