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Mohamad Fahmy
on Oct 21, 2024
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Someone develops a new test of mechanical abilities. Which of the following (if true) would be the strongest evidence that the test is biased against women?
A) The average score for women is lower than the average score for men.
B) Women have had less opportunity than men to learn mechanical skills.
C) The people who wrote the test were almost all males.
D) Women who get a particular score on the test are in fact better mechanics than men who get that same score.
Test Bias
Describes a situation in which a test or assessment produces unfair results, favoring one particular group over others.
Mechanical Abilities
Skills related to understanding and working with mechanical systems and machinery, often involving problem-solving and manual dexterity.
- Review the concept of test bias and the approach to its assessment.
- Acquire knowledge of the numerous factors that indicate discrimination in testing against specific populations.
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Learning Objectives
- Review the concept of test bias and the approach to its assessment.
- Acquire knowledge of the numerous factors that indicate discrimination in testing against specific populations.