We Are Using Differential Item Functioning to Study Potential Bias

question 20

Multiple Choice

We are using differential item functioning to study potential bias in test items. We contrast performance in a minority group and a majority group. What technical term do we use to designate the minority group?

• A) Target
• B) Focal
• C) Reference
• D) Bias

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues, essential for energy production.

Melatonin

Hormone, secreted by the pineal gland, that is involved in biorhythms.

Day-Night Schedule

The daily cycle of light and darkness, influencing the behavior and physiological processes of living organisms.

Satiety

The feeling of fullness or satisfaction that signifies the end of eating, regulated by hormonal signals in response to food intake.