To Determine Whether or Not an IQ Test Is Biased

question 162

Multiple Choice

To determine whether or not an IQ test is biased against some minority group, we need to determine

• A) whether the range and standard deviation of the test are the same for minority group members as for other people.
• B) whether the authors of the test consulted minority group members during the composition of the test.
• C) whether the average score is lower for minority group members than for other people.
• D) whether the minority group members do better in school than the test scores predict.

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Definitions:

Career Plans

Strategies or paths individuals develop to achieve their professional goals, taking into consideration their skills, interests, and job market trends.

Formally Defined

Specified or explained in a precise, detailed, and unambiguous manner, often within a specific context or for a particular purpose.

Two-person Career

A relationship dynamic where both partners actively support each other’s careers, often with one partner managing household and social obligations to enable the other’s professional advancement.

Extended Family Members

Relatives outside the immediate family, including grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.