Which of the Following Is Evidence for a Biased Test

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence for a biased test item?

• A) a judge suggests that African-American children may respond differently than European-American children because of differences in their cultures
• B) the item is missed by most test-takers
• C) the item correlates well with the entire test
• D) the item correlates with the entire test better for one group than for another group

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Definitions:

Arousal

Refers to the physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged with the environment.

Attributional Style Questionnaire

A self-report inventory that assesses an individual's tendency to attribute outcomes to certain causes, analyzing their optimism or pessimism.

Redundant

Being excessive or superfluous, especially in terms of information or elements that are no longer needed or are repetitive.

Self-Serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.