ERIC Number: EJ151042
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
Test Bias and the Elimination of Racism
Sedlacek, William E.
Journal of College Student Personnel, 18, 1, 16-19, Jan 77
Three types of test bias are discussed: content bias, atmosphere bias, and use bias. Use bias is considered the most important. Tests reflect the bias in society, and eliminating test bias means eliminating racism and sexism in society. A six-stage model to eliminate racism and sexism is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Models, Racial Bias, Racism, Research Projects, Sex Bias, Social Bias, Test Bias, Testing Problems
Publication Type: N/A
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: N/A
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A
