Subject-ranking correlations between elementary and high school are usually high, averaging approximately +.52, with Geography highest (+.66) and Spelling lowest (+.44)¶
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q2 i2 Coefficients obtained by correlating rankings in various subjects were usually quite high, averaging approximately r = +.52. → Walter R. Miles; W. S. Smiley 1915
q2 i? Geography showed the highest average subject coefficient (+.66) and Spelling the lowest (+.44). → Walter R. Miles; W. S. Smiley 1915
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Walter R. Miles; W. S. Smiley 1915¶
Walter R. Miles; W. S. Smiley. (1915). Communications and Discussions, The Journal of Educational Psychology. https://books.google.com
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Same correlational study of 53 girls and 53 boys using Pearson coefficients and the method of quartiles. The article reports the subject-level average effect size was r = +.52, with Geography at +.66 and Spelling at +.44.
"Coefficients obtained by correlating the ranking in various subjects were usually quite high, the average was approximately +.52. The subject that showed the highest average coefficient was Georgraphy, +.66; Spelling showed the lowest average, +.44."
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Related Claims¶
- Pupil standing in one school subject correlates with standing in other subjects, most perfectly among the highest- and lowest-ranked pupils and least among pupils of medium ability — related
- Average elementary school standing correlates strongly with average high school standing (r = +.71) — related
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Subject-ranking correlations between elementary and high school are usually high, averaging approximately +.52, with Geography highest (+.66) and Spelling lowest (+.44) |
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Subject-ranking correlations between elementary and high school are usually high, averaging approximately +.52, with Geography highest (+.66) and Spelling lowest (+.44) |
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