Analysis of Test Bias in Four Groups with the Regression Definition.

Reschly, Daniel J.; Sabers, Darrell L.

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Publication Date: 1979

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Analysis of Test Bias in Four Groups with the Regression Definition.

Reschly, Daniel J.; Sabers, Darrell L.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v16 n1 p1-9 Spr 1979

Test bias, assumed as equal regression lines between two different tests for different populations was investigated to predict Metropolitan Achievement Tests from the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised. Subjects were 1,040 children in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9: Anglo American, Black, Mexican American, and Native American Papago. (JKS)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Intelligence Tests, Minority Group Children, Multiple Regression Analysis, Predictive Validity, Technical Reports, Test Bias, Test Interpretation, Test Validity

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Metropolitan Achievement Tests

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