We Compare the Performance of Groups a and B on a Test

question 7

Multiple Choice

We compare the performance of groups A and B on a test. Group B performs noticeably less well than Group A. What does this tell us about the fairness of the test?

• A) The test is biased against Group A.
• B) The test is biased against Group B.
• C) It tells us nothing about bias in the test.

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