Examining the Gender and Minority Test Score Gap on the MFT-B: A Blinder-Oaxaca Decomposition Approach
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| Title: | Examining the Gender and Minority Test Score Gap on the MFT-B: A Blinder-Oaxaca Decomposition Approach |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Laura Beaudin, David Ketcham, Peter Nigro, Michael A. Roberto |
| Source: | Journal of Education for Business. 2024 99(1):1-10. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Achievement Tests, Business Administration Education, College Outcomes Assessment, Gender Bias, Accreditation (Institutions), Universities, College Seniors, Grade Point Average, Social Capital, Academic Achievement, Scores, Data Analysis, Student Characteristics |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Major Field Achievement Test in Business |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08832323.2023.2246629 |
| ISSN: | 0883-2323 1940-3356 |
| Abstract: | This paper examines performance differences among demographic groups on the ETS Major Field Test in Business. The study employs the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition technique to analyze the test score differentials by gender and racial minority status. This technique decomposes the difference into two parts: an endowment effect (or explained portion) and a returns effect (or unexplained portion). The results demonstrate that the endowment effect fully explains the gap between white and racial minority students but virtually none of the gender gap. This large unexplained gap between male and female test performance suggests the need for further study of potential gender bias of the exam. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1407934 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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