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Polygenic Scores and Education
22:10 - 31:50 (09:39)
The correlation between a child's polygenic score and their success in education is not significant, but it is enough to be used in studies aimed at creating more effective policies and interventions for student success.
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The polygenic score of a child's DNA is a key factor in predicting correlations in academic success.
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The polygenic score of a child's DNA is a key factor in predicting correlations in academic success. Small correlations between genetic information and academic performance can still be useful in creating effective policies and interventions.
ChapterPolygenic Scores and Education
Episode#387 - Paige Harden - Are Human Genetics An Unfair Lottery?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Integrating genetics into social science research can help understand the aspects of parenting, school and neighborhood environments that make a difference in children's lives, yet it is not routinely done.
28:00 - 31:50 (03:49)
Summary
Integrating genetics into social science research can help understand the aspects of parenting, school and neighborhood environments that make a difference in children's lives, yet it is not routinely done. Considering the role of genetic luck in personal success can help acknowledge the influence of luck over individual achievement.