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ERIC Number: EJ355054
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Detecting Item Bias in Affective Scales.
Benson, Jeri
Educational and Psychological Measurement, v47 n1 p55-67 Spr 1987
This study demonstrated the use of confirmatory factor analysis to investigate the existence of item bias in an affective scale measuring self-concept. Data were collected from three ethnic groups in grade eight. A differential response pattern found across the three groups indicated potential bias in score interpretation. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Junior High Schools, Racial Differences, Scaling, Scoring, Self Concept Measures, Statistical Studies, Test Bias, Test Items
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: LISREL Computer Program