While Test Validity Is a Statistical Concept, Test Fairness Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

While test validity is a statistical concept, test fairness is a ______.

• A) social concept
• B) mathematical concept
• C) scientific concept
• D) meaningless concept

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Definitions:

P Value

The probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed during the test, assuming that the null hypothesis is correct.

Type II Error

Occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, indicating a failure to detect an effect or difference when one actually exists.

Greek Letter

Symbols from the Greek alphabet used in various fields like mathematics, science, and engineering to denote variables, constants, and parameters.

Independent-Samples T-Test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups which are independent of each other.