Although Some Raise the Question "Is This Test Fair?" the Underlying

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Multiple Choice

Although some raise the question "Is this test fair?" the underlying and more pertinent question for debate is often,

• A) "What do we, as a society, wish to accomplish by the use of this test?"
• B) "What offensive cultural stereotypes are inherent in the use of this test?"
• C) "Can school districts in impoverished areas afford to use this test?"
• D) "Does this test discriminate any one or any group in a demonstrable way?"

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Definitions:

Law of Small Numbers

A cognitive bias that leads people to draw broad conclusions from small data sets or limited information.

Outgroup Heterogeneity Bias

The tendency to view members of an out-group as more diverse and individual than members of one's own in-group.

Ingroup Differentiation Bias

Ingroup differentiation bias is the tendency to perceive and highlight differences within one’s own group, emphasizing diversity and individuality among members.

Outgroup Homogeneity

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than they actually are, often attributed to a lack of personal familiarity.