One of the Explanations for the Gender Difference in the Identification

question 69

Multiple Choice

One of the explanations for the gender difference in the identification of learning disabilities is that:

• A) boys have a greater biological vulnerability for learning disabilities.
• B) girls are more likely to be referred by teachers for treatment.
• C) girls' education is given priority in schools and homes.
• D) learning disability is more difficult to detect in boys.

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Definitions:

SPSS

A comprehensive system for analyzing data, which stands for Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.

Factorial ANOVA

A statistical analysis method used to examine the effects of two or more categorical independent variables on a continuous dependent variable and their interactions.

Main Effects

The immediate effect an independent variable has on a dependent variable within an experimental setup.

Interaction Effects

Refer to how the relationship between two variables changes when a third variable is introduced.