As income or wealth inequality changes, so could the composition of students in elite universities. There could be different proportions of legacy students. (lemmy.ml)

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I also wonder whether there could be factors that determine how many students would be considered wondrous or how many would be considered more extrinsically motivated.

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[-] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

The Gini coefficient is a statistical dispersion that represents the income inequality in a nation. For those, like me, who has no idea what that was.

[-] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I changed the post so that it reflects the broader concept rather than the specific indicator :)

[-] BertramDitore@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you! Now please enjoy your meal.

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