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2,797 are Chinese international students [1]. 30 is 1% of this demographic > Today, the University of Iowa, one of the largest state universities in the Ameri

2,797 are Chinese international students [1]. 30 is 1% of this demographic > Today, the University of Iowa, one of the largest state universities in the American Midwest, says it is investigating at least 30 students suspected of cheating. Three sources familiar with the inquiry say the number under investigation may be two or three times higher. So, it could be 2% or 3% The cheaters are not representative of all PRC-Chinese. The story is definitely newsworthy [1] http://admissions.uiowa.edu/future-students/international-student-profile http://admissions.uiowa.edu/future-students/international-st...

JoeAltmaier 10y ago
...and 30 is 100% of 30. You can make up any bogus statistic you like by cherry-picking the population.
- studentrob 10y ago
  Lol. It is not cherry picking. The goal of this article is not to argue that cheating is part of Chinese culture. The goal is to identify a problem so that society can correct it. The problem is, there are a significant number of businesses that help Chinese students cheat. The problem is widescale. SAT questions are regularly being shared online [1] 3 minute video [2] Further details by podcast [3] The article does not say that non-Chinese students do not cheat. Again, it is focused on a particular brand of cheating because the source of that problem can be traced. Its roots are in businesses that are sharing SAT questions. These researchers have identified that this information is often found on Chinese websites. This is basic problem solving 101, not racism. Identify the source of cheating in each case, whether it's fraternities, or students from china, india, or south korea, and put a stop to each one. That's the way we curb this behavior. Research an issue, get evidence, share information, hold a hearing where all parties can state their case, and give feedback to the offenders in the form of consequences. The more publicly known this process is, the more future students will know what lies ahead when they cheat. [1] http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-sat-one/ http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-s... [2] http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-sat-one#video-SAT http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-s... [3] https://soundcloud.com/reuters/howtogamethesat https://soundcloud.com/reuters/howtogamethesat

JoeAltmaier 10y ago

...and 30 is 100% of 30. You can make up any bogus statistic you like by cherry-picking the population.

studentrob 10y ago
Lol. It is not cherry picking. The goal of this article is not to argue that cheating is part of Chinese culture. The goal is to identify a problem so that society can correct it. The problem is, there are a significant number of businesses that help Chinese students cheat. The problem is widescale. SAT questions are regularly being shared online [1] 3 minute video [2] Further details by podcast [3] The article does not say that non-Chinese students do not cheat. Again, it is focused on a particular brand of cheating because the source of that problem can be traced. Its roots are in businesses that are sharing SAT questions. These researchers have identified that this information is often found on Chinese websites. This is basic problem solving 101, not racism. Identify the source of cheating in each case, whether it's fraternities, or students from china, india, or south korea, and put a stop to each one. That's the way we curb this behavior. Research an issue, get evidence, share information, hold a hearing where all parties can state their case, and give feedback to the offenders in the form of consequences. The more publicly known this process is, the more future students will know what lies ahead when they cheat. [1] http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-sat-one/ http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-s... [2] http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-sat-one#video-SAT http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/college-s... [3] https://soundcloud.com/reuters/howtogamethesat https://soundcloud.com/reuters/howtogamethesat