Equality of Education Opportunity (Coleman) Study (EEOS), 1966

<p>This study consist of test scores and questionnaire responses obtained from 1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th grade students, as well as responses from teachers and principals. The sample was taken from the public schools in the United States and the District of Columbia. Tests were administered to determine ability and achievement in verbal skills, non-verbal associations, reading comprehension and mathematics. Questionnaires obtained information on age, sex, grade, race, ethnic identify, socio-economic background, attitudes toward learning, educational and career goals, racial attitudes, racial composition student and faculty groups, discipline, school environment, school facilities, salaries, and curriculum. The unit of observation is the individual respondent. The Educational Testing Service created these records for the Office of Education. James Coleman of Johns Hopkins University acted as a consultant to the Office of Education, so this study is frequently referred to as the Coleman study.</p>