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The practical significance of black–white differences in intelligence

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Commentary onJensenArthur R. (1985) The nature of the black–white difference on various psychometric tests: Spearman's hypothesis. BBS 8:193–263.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

Linda S. Gottfredson
Linda S. Gottfredson
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Department of Educational Studies, College of Education, University of Delaware, Newark, Del. 19716; Center for Social Organization of Schools, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. 21218
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 10 , Issue 3 , September 1987 , pp. 510 - 512
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