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Peer reviewedDaley, D. J. – Australian Journal of Education, 1985
ASAT scores are examined statistically with respect to gender differences, and a rationale for removing the gender bias from the aggregate achievement assessments is described. The inadequacy of relying solely on aptitude tests to produce comparisons of achievements is noted. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedAdams, Raymond J. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1986
Sex differences in performance on the Australian Scholastic Aptitude Test (ASAT) were investigated. No significant direct effect of sex on performance was found. Sex differences were found to be the result of females having a higher verbal ability, males studying more mathematics, and males having greater confidence in ASAT success. (LMO)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Females, Foreign Countries, Males
Peer reviewedAdams, Raymond J. – Australian Journal of Education, 1985
Data sets from Australia were analyzed using a causal model to determine the possible causes of sex differences in ASAT scores. Observed differences could be explained in terms of differences in students' English scores, the time the students spent studying mathematics, and their confidence in success. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Data Analysis, Females, Foreign Countries
