Methods for Studying Bias in Psychological and Educational Tests.

Reynolds, Cecil R.

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ERIC Number: EJ447280

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Methods for Studying Bias in Psychological and Educational Tests.

Reynolds, Cecil R.

Diagnostique, v17 n1 p21-39 Fall 1991

This article defines test bias and reviews research methods most aptly applied postpublication to educational and psychological tests. Best methods for estimating bias in criterion-related or predictive validity and determining bias in construct validity across groups are explained. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Concurrent Validity, Construct Validity, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Predictive Validity, Psychological Testing, Research Methodology, Test Bias, Testing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Bias in Cognitive Assessment.