When a Common Regression Line for Two Groups Is Used

question 64

Multiple Choice

When a common regression line for two groups is used to predict performance, but the individual regression lines for the groups differ where they cross the y-axis, which one of the following types of predictive bias is present?

• A) method bias
• B) construct bias
• C) slope bias
• D) intercept bias

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