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Facilitating Identification of Item BIAS Through Use of Delta Plots

Albert C. Oosterhof

Florida State University

M. Nadir Atash

Florida State University

Karen L. Lassiter

Florida State University

A number of statistical procedures are available for detecting bias in individual test items. A supplementary treatment is proposed which helps identify sources of bias affecting groups of items. Although applicable to other statistical procedures, this treatment is illustrated with the transformed item-difficulty method as applied to an evaluation of a test used to help select applicants to be admitted to an aviation training program.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, Vol. 44, No. 3, 619-627 (1984)
DOI: 10.1177/0013164484443009
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