Trotman responds to two criticisms of her previous research (EJ 168 902) on racial differences in intelligence and achievement. She clarifies the conclusions criticized by Longstreth (TM 503 913) and criticizes the conclusions reached by Wolff (TM 503 914). (BH)

Trotman (EJ 168 902) indicated that Black and White families of similar socioeconomic status differ widely in intellectual home environment, and suggested the nonutility of socioeconomic status as a control in racial comparisons of IQ. The validity of Trotman's conclusions is questioned, both for methodology and results. (Author/BH)

Trotman's study (EJ 168 902) correlating child rearing in Black and White samples to children's achievement and intelligence is criticized. Trotman made several erroneous conclusions, and did not add important information about the nature nurture controversy as it applies to racial differences in intelligence. (Author/BH)