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Publication Date: 1985
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A Screening Method for Identifying Racial Overrepresentation in Special Education Placement.
Jones, Douglas H.; And Others
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, v7 n1 p19-34 Spr 1985
This article examines statistical issues raised when standard methods are used to analyze educable placement data to determine possible racial discrimination. An alternate approach is offered that detects disparities while avoiding the pitfalls of present methodologies. (BS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Regulation, Mild Mental Retardation, Minority Group Children, Racial Discrimination, Research Problems, Sampling, School District Size, Special Education, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Bias, Student Evaluation, Student Placement
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Language: English
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