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Ash, Philip – 1973
A written examination may discriminate against candidates if the reading difficulty level of the test is higher than the minimum educational level required for entry into the position for which the examination is used as a screening device. Tests used for examining applicants for positions in a large heterogeneous merit jurisdiction and in a city…
Descriptors: Occupational Tests, Police, Readability, Reading Level