Gender Differences in Variability in Intellectual Abilities: A Reanalysis of Feingold's Results.

Hedges, Larry V.; Friedman, Lynn

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Publication Date: 1993

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Gender Differences in Variability in Intellectual Abilities: A Reanalysis of Feingold's Results.

Hedges, Larry V.; Friedman, Lynn

Review of Educational Research, v63 n1 p94-105 Spr 1993

Analyzes effect sizes in tails of distribution of scores in Feingold's study of joint effects of gender differences in mean and variability on 28 cognitive-ability scales. Effect sizes are smaller than Feingold assumed. Evaluates joint effect of gender differences by number of males and females in extreme score ranges. (SLD)

Descriptors: Cognitive Tests, Effect Size, Equations (Mathematics), Females, Intelligence, Males, Mathematical Models, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Scores, Sex Differences, Standardized Tests, Statistical Distributions, Test Interpretation

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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