When Attempting to Identify Test Items That Show Bias Against

question 25

Multiple Choice

When attempting to identify test items that show bias against some group, it is possible to compare results of statistical analysis of the items with results of panel review of the items. What does research show about the degree of agreement between these two procedures? Agreement is _____.

• A) very high
• B) moderate
• C) very low

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