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A Look at Content Bias in IQ Tests.

Authors :
Zoref, Leslie
Williams, Paul
Source :
Journal of Educational Measurement. Win 1980 17(4):313-322.
Publication Year :
1980

Abstract

Criteria were developed to assess sexual and racial item content bias for every item from six IQ tests. Each reference was judged as either stereotyped or not sterotyped. This analysis pointed out an overwhelming sexual and racial imbalance in item content. (Author/RL)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Educational Measurement
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ239608
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research