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Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1976
Discusses some models, including the Petersen Novick Model (TM 502 259) regarding fair selection procedures. (DEP)
Descriptors: Bias, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Models
Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L.; Werts, Charles E. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1971
Two problems in the investigation of predictive bias in tests, the effect of unreliability of the predictors, and the effect of excluding a predictor from the regression equation on which there are preexisting group differences, are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Minority Groups, Predictive Measurement, Predictor Variables
Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L. – American Journal of Education, 1994
The most fundamental technical quality issue raised by proposals for a national examination system is that of validity. Types of evidence needed to judge the validity of test use and the interpretation of results are discussed, and examination content, fairness, impact, generalizability, and comparability are explored. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
