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In Addition to Being Reliable and Valid, Any Test Should

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In addition to being reliable and valid, any test should also be unbiased-that is, equally fair for all groups. A biased test overstates or understates the true performance of one or more groups. Stereotype threat is one type of influence that may bias a test. Define stereotype threat and describe the findings from Claude Steele's classic study on stereotype threat.


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