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ERIC Number: EJ324265
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Commentary: Interpretive Bias and Behavioral Genetic Research.
Walker, Elaine; Emory, Eugene
Child Development, v56 n3 p775-78 Jun 1985
Written in response to an article (Horn, 1983) that appeared in special Developmental Behavioral Genetics section of CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Volume 54), this commentary (1) notes some issues concerning Horn's analysis and interpretation of data and (2) highlights the potential for interpretational bias in behavior genetics research. (Author/BE)
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Bias, Data Interpretation, Intelligence Quotient, Nature Nurture Controversy, Research Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Behavioral Genetics Research; Criticism; Horn (Joseph M)