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The Effects of Cultural Bias: a Comparison of the WISC-R and the WISC-III

Description: It has been suggested that the use of standardized intelligence tests is biased against minorities. This study investigates the newly revised Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III in which Wechsler states that the new scale has eliminated biased items. Comparisons of the scores on the WISC-R and the WISC-III of a clinical population of sixteen African American and eighteen Caucasian males, ages ten to sixteen, revealed significant differences between the two groups on the WISC-III. The m… more
Date: December 1994
Creator: Ewing, Melissa Cox
Partner: UNT Libraries
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An Analysis of the Performance of a Clinical Sample of African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic Children on the WISC-III

Description: The goals of revision for the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition included enhancement of the factor structure, improvement of subtests, and revision of norms. The researchers reported that the very few items that were found to be biased were replaced. The WISC-III performance of a clinical sample of African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic children was analyzed to determine if the test bias was eliminated as claimed in the goals of the revision.
Date: December 1998
Creator: Ewing, Melissa L. (Melissa Lynn)
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Examining the Under-Representation of Female Euphonium Players in the USA

Description: Females make up the minority in professional euphonium playing and teaching roles in the USA. The purpose of this research is to unveil the reasons behind this imbalance and to discover potential impacts females experience as a minority in the field. Research methods included sending a questionnaire to professional female euphonium players and teachers to document the experiences of participants. A secondary purpose of this study is to further document the existence of past and present potentia… more
Date: May 2020
Creator: Ewing, Melissa
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, College of Information, College of Music, College of Visual Arts and Design, and Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism Spring 2013 commencement ceremony]

Description: Video recording of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, College of Information, College of Music, College of Visual Arts and Design, and Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism Spring 2013 commencement ceremony held at the Coliseum on Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. The ceremony includes remarks by UNT President Dr. V. Lane Rawlins, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Dr. Yolanda Flores Niemann, UNT System Chancellor Lee F. Jackson, Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents Br… more
Date: May 10, 2013
Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Gene-Level Analysis of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiomyopathy in Cancer Survivors

Description: Article describes how anthracyclines are highly effective in treating cancer, despite increased risk of cardiomyopathy. This study examined gene-level associations with cardiomyopathy among cancer survivors using whole-exome sequencing data.
Date: September 12, 2023
Creator: Sharafeldin, Noha; Zhou, Liting; Singh, Purnima; Crossman, David K.; Wang, Xuexia; Hagerman, Lindsey et al.
Partner: UNT College of Science
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[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, December 17, 1994]

Description: Commencement program for the fall 1994 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the Coliseum on Saturday, December 17, 1994. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Date: December 17, 1994
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, May 13,1989]

Description: Commencement program for the spring 1989 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the Main Auditorium and Coliseum on Saturday, May 13, 1989. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Date: May 13, 1989
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, May 11, 2002]

Description: Commencement program for the spring 2002 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the Coliseum on Saturday, May 11, 2002. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for both the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Date: May 11, 2002
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Commencement Program for University of North Texas, May 11-12, 2012]

Description: Commencement program for the spring 2012 graduating class of the University of North Texas, held in the UNT Coliseum on Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 2012. The program contains the order of service and a list of graduates for the baccalaureate, master's, doctoral degrees.
Date: 2012-05-11/2012-05-12
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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The distribution of an illustrated timeline wall chart and teacher's guide of 20th century physics

Description: The American Physical Society's part of its centennial celebration in March of 1999 decided to develop a timeline wall chart on the history of 20th century physics. This resulted in eleven consecutive posters, which when mounted side by side, create a 23-foot mural. The timeline exhibits and describes the millstones of physics in images and words. The timeline functions as a chronology, a work of art, a permanent open textbook, and a gigantic photo album covering a hundred years in the life of … more
Date: December 26, 2000
Creator: Schwartz, Brian
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Political advertisement letter]

Description: Political advertisement letter paid for by the Glenn Box Campaign. Addressed to "neighbor." Advocates for Glenn Box for Dallas City Council District 5 in the May 6, 1989 election. On the back, a list of the Glenn Box Steering Committee members is presented.
Date: 1989
Creator: Glenn Box Campaign
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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