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Sex Differences in Problem-Solving Strategies Used by High-Scoring Examinees on the SAT-M.

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Gallagher, Ann M. – 1992

An item classification scheme developed by A. M. Gallagher (1990) was refined, resulting in a more accurate prediction of sex differences in the mathematical sections of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Differential Item Functioning (DIF) procedures for examinees scoring over 650 indicated that the majority of items favoring males required the…

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