Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
 
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From SCOTUSBlog: Mismatch and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
Lempert, Kidder, and Levine point to "the absence of peer review, failures of replication, and lack of general acceptance in relevant scientific communities," as to why Sander and Taylor's "mismatch" theory lacks credibility.
 
 
AERA Presents Amicus Brief on Strength of Science in Major Affirmative Action Case

September 27, 2012



         

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AERA et al. Bring Science to Bear in Major Affirmative Action Case
The American Educational Research Association has filed an amicus brief as Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin comes before the U.S. Supreme Court. “AERA has a fundamental interest in the accurate presenta­tion of educa­tion research on these impor­tant ques­tions of law,” asserted Felice Levine, the association’s executive director.  
 
 
   
     
   
 
 
 
AERA's Amicus Brief
Read the full text of the brief as well as supporting documentation.
 
 
Additional Information on AERA et al. Brief
For information on the amicus brief co-signers, links to articles cited in AERA et al. amicus brief, and media coverage
 
 
Other Information and Resources
For links to the research amicus briefs, the transcript of the oral argument, and the recorded oral argument
 
 
History and Context
Backgound of AERA's amicus brief in Fisher vs. University of Texas at Austin case.
 
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