Critics basically say the methods used were flawed, and the result pre-determined before the actual outcomes, and was funded by a body which has been accused of 'scientific racisism'. It was carried out by two guys, one of whom was alive when it was published and who's not actually qualified in this field.
Supporters say it's all true, and genetics explain it all.
Maybe a good place to sum it up would be an independent scientific bodies published statement:
"The differential between the mean intelligence test scores of Blacks and Whites (about one standard deviation, although it may be diminishing) does not result from any obvious biases in test construction and administration, nor does it simply reflect differences in socio-economic status. Explanations based on factors of caste and culture may be appropriate, but so far have little direct empirical support. There is certainly no such support for a genetic interpretation. At present, no one knows what causes this differential."
BTW It's an american study on the american population.
Supporters say it's all true, and genetics explain it all.
Maybe a good place to sum it up would be an independent scientific bodies published statement:
"The differential between the mean intelligence test scores of Blacks and Whites (about one standard deviation, although it may be diminishing) does not result from any obvious biases in test construction and administration, nor does it simply reflect differences in socio-economic status. Explanations based on factors of caste and culture may be appropriate, but so far have little direct empirical support. There is certainly no such support for a genetic interpretation. At present, no one knows what causes this differential."
BTW It's an american study on the american population.
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