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ERIC Number: EJ159141
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1977
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Standardized Tests, Group Differences, and Public Policy
Fincher, Cameron
College Board Review, 103, 19-31, Spr 77
The educational value of standardized tests and their fairness to racial and ethnic groups continue to be intensely debated issues that affect public policies. This article summarizes many of the prominent points of view and suggests a series of six policy alternatives as possible solutions to the controversies. (Editor/LBH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Minority Groups, Policy Formation, Predictive Measurement, Public Policy, Standardized Tests, Test Construction, Test Validity
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