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Selected Works of Professor Ray Adams AM
Article
Sex and Background Factors: Effect on ASAT Scores.
Australian Journal of Education (1985)
  • Raymond J. Adams, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
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Abstract
Data sets were analysed using a causal model to determine the possible causes of sex differences in ASAT scores. Observed differences could be explained in terms of differences in students' English scores, the time the students spent studying mathematics, and their confidence in success.
Keywords
  • Aptitude Tests,
  • Data Analysis,
  • Females,
  • Higher Education,
  • Males,
  • Models,
  • Multiple Regression Analysis,
  • Path Analysis,
  • Sex Differences,
  • Social Background,
  • Socioeconomic Background,
  • Socioeconomic Status,
  • Student Characteristics,
  • Test Bias
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 11, 1985
DOI
10.1177/000494418502900303
Citation Information
Raymond J. Adams. "Sex and Background Factors: Effect on ASAT Scores." Australian Journal of Education Vol. 29 Iss. 3 (1985) p. 221 - 230
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ray_adams/65/