When Using Item Characteristic Curves (ICCs) to Study Bias in Test

question 9

Multiple Choice

When using item characteristic curves (ICCs) to study bias in test items, which of these suggests lack of bias?

• A) Overlapping curves
• B) Curves with no overlap
• C) Curves that match at top and bottom but not in the middle
• D) Curves that match in the middle but not at top and bottom

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