In Their Meta-Analysis of Studies of Gender Differences in Mathematics

question 33

Multiple Choice

In their meta-analysis of studies of gender differences in mathematics performance, Hyde and her colleagues found that:

• A) females did slightly better than males in the general population.
• B) girls and boys understood math concepts equally well at all ages.
• C) girls did better at boys in problem-solving starting at age 15.
• D) a and b

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