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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Total Assets

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Cash

Liquid currency and readily accessible funds available in checking and savings accounts, often used to meet short-term financial obligations.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or a normal operating cycle, whichever is longer.