"Dave" wrote in message

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:45:41 GMT, "Maxprop" said:

Perhaps I'm not seeing something here. Your anecdote implies that two
groups of disparate average IQ scored equally well on the entrance exams.
That would seem to support the notion that IQ and SAT scores do not
necessarily correlate, regardless of the underlying reasons.

Not quite. I'm saying that the correlation that would otherwise exist can
be
reduced. I suspect that if you had two groups with the same IQs and the
same
schooling and test preparation, you'd get a high correlation. Problem is
that between regions of the country you seldom have the same schooling and
test preparation.

Okay, I get your message, and am in agreement on all points. I made this
same point to Oz a few minutes ago in another thread.

Max