The Degree to Which Construct-Irrelevant Factors Systematically Affect a Group's

question 22

Multiple Choice

The degree to which construct-irrelevant factors systematically affect a group's performance is called:

• A)differential item functioning.
• B)bias testing.
• C)criterion bias.
• D)selective discrimination.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinkers

Individuals who actively and skillfully analyze, assess, and reconstruct their thinking, thereby making informed decisions.

Fewest Assumptions

A principle suggesting that the simplest explanation, requiring the least speculative assumptions, is often the most accurate.

Casual Observation

An informal method of gathering data or evidence without a structured framework or hypothesis in mind.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment, characterized by open-mindedness, skepticism, and an analytical approach.