A Number of Test Items Unfairly Penalize Some Individuals Because

question 33

Multiple Choice

A number of test items unfairly penalize some individuals because of their language. Which of the following is the term for this unfair penalty?

• A) Invalid bias
• B) Invalid
• C) Cultural bias
• D) Unreliable

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Definitions:

Central Planning

An economic system in which decisions about production, investment, and distribution are made by a central authority, often the government.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods acquired by firms for producing goods and services, including machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Market System

An economic system where the allocation of resources and the distribution of goods and services are determined by supply and demand in a free market.