An Experimental Study of Speed and Other Factors in “Racial” Differences (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Otto Klineberg

9780331487091: An Experimental Study of Speed and Other Factors in “Racial” Differences (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331487098 ISBN 13: 9780331487091

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how speed, language, and other factors shape performance in racial comparisons.

This nonfiction study examines how educational opportunities, language familiarity, and test design influence results in assessments of cognitive speed and accuracy. It presents a careful look at how different factors can mimic or mask true differences, offering readers a clear view of the challenges in studying race and intelligence.

Through analysis of multiple tests and groups, the book discusses how language background, test type, and method of scoring can affect outcomes. It also highlights the importance of using independent comparisons and tailored measures to avoid overinterpreting differences that may arise from context rather than innate ability. The work emphasizes methodological cautions and a measured approach to interpreting results.

Examination of how language and education impact test performance across groups.
Discussion of “time” vs. “accuracy” components in intelligence-style assessments.
Comparison of speed indices and how age and environment relate to results.
Practical notes on research design to avoid overstating racial differences.

Ideal for readers interested in the history and methods of intelligence testing, educational measurement, and the study of racial differences in cognitive performance.

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