Suppose Someone Charges That the Driver's License Exam Is "Biased

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose someone charges that the driver's license exam is "biased" against people with poor eyesight. To evaluate that claim, what evidence would be most important?

• A) If people take the same exam repeatedly, do they get about the same scores?
• B) What percentage of people with poor vision pass the exam?
• C) Does the exam accurately predict driving performances of people with poor vision?
• D) Would some people get better scores on a different kind of exam?

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