NDLI: Exploring the various interpretations of 'test bias'.

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Author	Warne, Russell T. Yoon, Myeongsun Price, Chris J.
Description	Author Affiliation: Warne RT ( Department of Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University.); Yoon M ( Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University.); Price CJ ( Department of Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University.)
Abstract	Test bias is a hotly debated topic in society, especially as it relates to diverse groups of examinees who often score low on standardized tests. However, the phrase 'test bias' has a multitude of interpretations that many people are not aware of. In this article, we explain five different meanings of 'test bias' and summarize the empirical and theoretical evidence related to each interpretation. The five meanings are as follows: (a) mean group differences, (b) differential predictive validity, (c) differential item functioning, (d) differing factor structures of tests, and (e) unequal consequences of test use for various groups. We explain in this article why meanings (a) and (e) are not actual forms of test bias and that there are serious concerns about (b). In our conclusion, we discuss the benefits of standardized testing for diverse examinees and urge readers to be careful and precise in their use of the phrase 'test bias.'
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	10999809
Issue Number	4
Journal	Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology
Volume Number	20
e-ISSN	19390106
Language	English
Publisher	American Psychological Association
Publisher Date	2014-10-01
Publisher Place	United States
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Discipline Social Sciences Discipline Psychology Bias (epidemiology) Educational Measurement Standards Awareness Humans Socioeconomic Factors Journal Article
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Sociology and Political Science Social Psychology

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