What Does It Mean If a Test Is "Biased" Against

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean if a test is "biased" against a particular group?

• A)Members of that group perform better than the test scores predict.
• B)Members of that group get lower scores, on average, than some other group.
• C)The test was intentionally designed to harm members of that group.
• D)Members of that group were not represented among the authors of the test.

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Definitions:

Mainstream Media

Refers to the most widely available and commonly consumed forms of media, including television, newspapers, and radio, which have a significant influence on public opinion.

Portrayed

Describes the act of depicting someone or something in a work of art or literature.

Media Concentration

The phenomenon where fewer individuals or organizations control increasing shares of mass media.

Perspectives

Different ways of viewing or interpreting events, ideas, or situations, influenced by individual experiences, beliefs, and knowledge.