Utility of Socioeconomic Status as a Control in Racial Comparisons of IQ.

Wolff, Joseph L.

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ERIC Number: EJ195510

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Publication Date: 1978-Aug

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Utility of Socioeconomic Status as a Control in Racial Comparisons of IQ.

Wolff, Joseph L.

Journal of Educational Psychology, v70 n4 p473-77 Aug 1978

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)

Descriptors: Bias, Family Environment, Intelligence Differences, Nature Nurture Controversy, Parent Influence, Racial Differences, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Socioeconomic Status, Validity

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Language: English

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