An Investigation of WISC-R Verbal-Performance Differences as a Function of Ethnic Status.

Taylor, Ronald L.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1984

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An Investigation of WISC-R Verbal-Performance Differences as a Function of Ethnic Status.

Taylor, Ronald L.; And Others

Psychology in the Schools, v21 n4 p437-41 Oct 1984

Administered the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised to 187 Black, 184 Hispanic, and 184 White children aged six to 11. The Verbal-Performance (V-P) IQ discrepancies were determined. The overall mean of 10.74 was similar to the V-P discrepancy found in the WISC-R standardization sample. (JAC)

Descriptors: Black Students, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Ethnicity, Hispanic Americans, Verbal Ability

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

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