Sex Differences in Objective Test Performance.

Murphy, R. J. L.

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ERIC Number: EJ268577

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Publication Date: 1982-Jun

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Sex Differences in Objective Test Performance.

Murphy, R. J. L.

British Journal of Educational Psychology, v52 pt2 p213-19 Jun 1982

To study sex differences in test performance, the performance of males and females on 16 General Certificate of Education exams was analyzed in England. Results show that males perform better on objective tests than females. (Author/JJD)

Descriptors: Achievement, Foreign Countries, Objective Tests, Prediction, Predictor Variables, Sex Differences, Test Bias, Test Format, Test Theory

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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