Question 1

What is the trend of non-responses to SDQ items on family income among California SAT takers between 1998 and 2013?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of non-responses to SDQ items on family income among California SAT takers generally increased from 1998 to a peak around 2003, then fluctuated but remained relatively high, often above 40% throughout the period, with a notable increase in the later years shown.

Question 2

How do family income, parents' education, and underrepresented minority status predict SAT scores for UC applicants?

Accepted Answer

For UC applicants, parents' education and underrepresented minority status demonstrate a stronger positive correlation with SAT scores compared to family income, as indicated by their higher standardized regression coefficients over the years from 1994 to 2011.

Question 3

What is the observed trend in the proportion of underrepresented minorities among California high school graduates, SAT takers, and UC applicants from 1998 to 2011?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of underrepresented minorities has shown a consistent upward trend across all three groups—high school graduates, SAT takers, and UC applicants—from 1998 to 2011, with the most significant increase observed among high school graduates.