Race Effects In Peer Ratings Of U.S. Army ROTC Cadets

Abstract

The effect of race on peer ratings of U.S. Army ROTC cadets was investigated.  White ratees received significantly higher peer ratings than black ratees.  White ratees did not receive significantly higher rating from white raters than from black raters.  Black ratees received significantly higher ratings from black raters than from white raters.  Implications of this study are discussed.