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ERIC Number: EJ409715
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Effects of Item Wording on Sex Bias.
McLarty, Joyce R.; And Others
Journal of Educational Measurement, v26 n3 p285-93 Fall 1989
Effects of gender-related word changes in tests on the performance of male and female examinees were examined. Mathematics and English language test items were administered in neuter, male, and female versions to samples of about 300 high school students each. Factors influencing the resulting lack of bias are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, English, Females, High School Students, High Schools, Item Bias, Language Skills, Males, Mathematics, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Sexism in Language, Test Construction, Test Items
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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