We Are Studying Potential Test Bias Using Differential Prediction

question 13

Multiple Choice

We are studying potential test bias using differential prediction. We find that the correlation between a test and the criterion we are trying to predict is exactly the same (say, r = .45) in groups A and B. Based on just that information, what can we conclude about slope bias and intercept bias?

• A) There is no slope or intercept bias.
• B) There is both slope and intercept bias.
• C) There is no intercept bias but there may be slope bias.
• D) There is no slope bias but there may be intercept bias.

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