This article explores possible reasons for the differences between my results (Buck, 1985) and those of Brooks (this issue) concerning gender differences in statistics achievement. Additional analysis of my data revealed no significant gender differences. There is a need for better controlled studies to test some of the hypotheses that our exchange has generated.
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