What Evidence Would Best Determine Whether a Single Test Item

question 8

Multiple Choice

What evidence would best determine whether a single test item is biased against women?

• A)Do more women answer this question correctly now than many years ago?
• B)Do more than half of all women answer the item incorrectly?
• C)Is the item among the easiest for men but among the hardest for women?
• D)Is the item written in simple language with simple vocabulary?

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Definitions:

Identity

The way in which individuals perceive themselves, including beliefs, characteristics, and expressions, which contribute to their unique sense of self.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the presence or absence of certain experiences has a profound impact on the formation of abilities or characteristics.

Accommodation

The process of adjusting one's cognitive structures to integrate new information.

Assimilation

The cognitive process by which a person integrates new ideas, experiences, or information into existing cognitive structures.