Any Definition of Test Fairness as Used in a Psychometric

question 43

Multiple Choice

Any definition of test fairness as used in a psychometric context would be likely to include reference to

• A) the percent of items answered correctly by members of different groups.
• B) the mean scores earned by various groups on a particular test.
• C) the degree to which a test is used in an impartial, just and equitable way.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, ensuring the accuracy of the theoretical concept it intends to reflect.

Internal Validity

The extent to which the results of a study are due to the manipulation of the independent variable and not other factors.

Causal Relationship

indicates a situation where one variable directly affects another variable, implying causation rather than just correlation.

Statistical Accuracy

The degree to which statistical estimates reflect the true value of the parameter being measured.