Sex and Background Factors: Effect on ASAT Scores.

Raymond J. Adams; Ray Adams

doi:10.1177/000494418502900303

Sex and Background Factors: Effect on ASAT Scores.

Raymond J. Adams, Ray 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.

Original language	English
Journal	Australian Journal of Education
Volume	29
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/000494418502900303
Publication status	Published - 11 Jan 1985

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

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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