Which of the Following Would Constitute the Strongest Evidence That

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would constitute the strongest evidence that a particular IQ test is biased against, say, women?

• A) On the average, men get a higher score than women do on this test.
• B) Women with a given IQ score get better grades in school, on the average, than men with the same IQ score.
• C) The authors and distributors of the test were mostly men.
• D) Women with a given IQ score get lower grades in school, on the average, than men with the same IQ score.

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Definitions:

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, based on feelings rather than facts or evidence.

Logical Reasoning

The process of using a structured, methodical approach to arrive at conclusions or solve problems based on given premises or facts.

Left Hemisphere

The hemisphere of the brain that is typically associated with analytical thought, language, logic, and sequential processing.

Planning

The process of defining goals, establishing strategies for achieving those goals, and developing plans to integrate and coordinate activities.