Research Regarding Males and Females in Math and Science Careers

question 14

Multiple Choice

Research regarding males and females in math and science careers has indicated

• A)Despite gender similarities in math ability males still predominate upper-level math courses.
• B)Because of gender similarities in math ability,equal number of males and females are found in upper-level math courses.
• C)Gender differences in math ability account for the lower number of females in upper-level math classes.
• D)Females are starting to outnumber the number of males in upper-level math courses.

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