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ERIC Number: EJ314657
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Regression Bias Method: A Unified Approach for Detecting Item Bias and Selection Bias.
Raju, Nambury S.; Normand, Jacques
Educational and Psychological Measurement, v45 n1 p37-54 Spr 1985
The Regression Model, popular in selection bias research, is proposed for use in item bias detection, providing a common framework for both types of bias. An empirical test of this new method, now called the Regression Bias method, and a comparison with other commonly used item bias detection methods are presented. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Intermediate Grades, Item Analysis, Junior High Schools, Measurement Techniques, Regression (Statistics), Research Methodology, Selection, Test Bias, Test Items, Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Regression Bias Method; SRA Achievement Series