Standardized Tests May Be Biased for All of the Following

question 65

Multiple Choice

Standardized tests may be biased for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A)Most test items draw on specific experiences that students from some subcultures may not have had.
• B)Language used may be unfamiliar to members of some subcultures.
• C)Tests may be administered in ways that penalize students with impaired ability to answer in a standardized way.
• D)Minority group members are inherently more likely to score lower on any achievement test.

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Definitions:

Verbal Messages

Communications that are expressed in words, either spoken or written.

High-context Cultures

Societies or groups where communication relies heavily on implicit understanding, nonverbal cues, and the context of the interaction.

Businesspeople

Individuals who are involved in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

Grapevine

Informal and unofficial network of communication.