Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ556605
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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Walking the Fine Line between Parsimony and Oversimplification: Attempting to Decrease Bias in Assessment.
Wohlgemuth, Elaine A.
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v30 n2 p77-81 Jul 1997
Comments on an article that explored heterosexist bias in seven widely used assessment instruments. Raises concerns about how the article defined homophobia and heterosexism, and advocates a cautious approach to decreasing heterosexist and homophobic bias in assessment, which includes gathering assessment data. (RJM)
Descriptors: Evaluation Problems, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Test Bias, Testing Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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