If One Group of Students Performs Better on an Assessment

question 74

Multiple Choice

If one group of students performs better on an assessment instrument than another group for reasons unrelated to the characteristic being measured, then the instrument:

• A)Clearly has low predictive validity
• B)Is obviously not standardized
• C)Probably has low reliability
• D)May be culturally biased

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Definitions:

Simple Reflections

The technique of reiterating or restating what another person has said to demonstrate understanding or to further conversation.

Clarification

The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Elicit

To draw out or bring forth a response, information, or reaction from someone.

Depressed

A state characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, often affecting one's mental health and functioning.