To Determine If a Scored Test Is Having Discriminatory Effects

question 3

Multiple Choice

To determine if a scored test is having discriminatory effects:

• A)see if the number of women and persons of color hired is at least four-fifth's of the number of white males hired
• B)see if the proportion of women and persons of color hired is roughly equal to the proportion of women and persons of color in the relevant labor market
• C)compare the pass rates for different protected class groups and see if the pass rate for any group is less than four-fifths of the pass rate for the most successful group
• D)compare the number of persons from different protected class groups that pass the test and see if the number of persons passing for any group is less than four-fifth's of the number for the most successful group

Identify variables as statistics or parameters in various sampling scenarios.

Understand the principles of unbiased sampling and how it relates to the representation of diverse groups in research studies.

Grasp the concept of sampling variability and how it varies across different sample sizes and populations.

Learn how to interpret the margin of error in the context of sample versus population data.

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Definitions:

Public Consideration

The act of taking into account the welfare, opinions, or needs of the general public or community in decision making.

Coercive Power

Coercive power refers to the ability of a person or group to force others to comply with demands or obey orders, often through the threat of punishment or negative consequences.

Dominant Group

A social group that possesses the greatest power, wealth, prestige, or privilege in a given society and uses these advantages to influence or control other groups.

Ideology

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.