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The research investigates the influence of race, gender, and expectations on students' performance in introductory accounting courses.

Evidence on the Performance of Accounting Students: Race, Gender, and Expectations.

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Findings reveal how race, gender, and expectations affect performance in introductory accounting courses, suggesting needed interventions.

The research investigates the influence of race, gender, and expectations on students' performance in introductory accounting courses.
Analyzed data on students' race and gender across multiple institutional settings in the US
Examined correlations between students' success expectations and their drop rates
Identified intervention strategies to improve student performance
Found significant disparities in performance based on race and gender
Identified a strong relationship between lower expectations and higher drop rates
Recommended targeted intervention strategies to enhance student success

Carpenter et al. (1993) studied this question.

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Findings reveal how race, gender, and expectations affect performance in introductory accounting courses, suggesting needed interventions.