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Roberts, Eileen; DeBlassie, Richard R. – Adolescence, 1983
Defines test bias as a phenomenon in which test scores result in negative outcomes for certain groups, often lower socioeconomic groups and minorities. Discusses three manifestations of test bias including content, atmosphere, and use bias and presents recommendations for remedying bias problems in testing the culturally different. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cultural Differences, Evaluation Methods, Intelligence Tests