X-linkage, lyonization and a female premium in the verbal IQ results of Orkney schoolchildren, 1947-75.

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X-linkage, lyonization and a female premium in the verbal IQ results of Orkney schoolchildren, 1947-75.

Journal of biosocial science - 1 Jan 1997

Goodman J D, Anderton R B

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This paper reports the preliminary findings of an analysis of the Moray House (verbal IQ) results of a base sample of 4383 Orkney children due to be tested in the schools at age 11 +/- 1 1/2 years in 1947-75. Girls enjoy a 3.63% premium relative to phenotypically equivalent boys at test age. Rela...

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Child
Cohort Studies
Dosage Compensation, Genetic
Female
Genetic Linkage
Humans
Intelligence Tests
Male
Phenotype
Residence Characteristics
Scotland
Sex Characteristics
Students

Verbal Behavior

X Chromosome

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