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ERIC Number: EJ293897
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Cognitive and Affective Variables Affecting Black Freshmen in Science and Engineering at a Predominately White University.
Atwater, Mary M.; Simpson, Ronald D.
School Science and Mathematics, v84 n2 p100-12 Feb 1984
Data are presented that indicate Blacks have not traditionally entered many scientific and technological fields. A sub-sample of 79 Black college freshmen was surveyed. Competence in mathematics was a significant factor related to their achievement, and some attitudes seemed important. (MNS)
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, Black Students, College Mathematics, College Science, Educational Research, Engineering, Higher Education, Mathematics Achievement, Minority Groups, Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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