The type of bias called __________ refers to a test that underestimates a person's true intellectual ability;whereas __________ bias refers to a test that is highly related to criterion measures for some groups but not for others.

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The first type of bias described is referred to as underestimation bias or outcome bias. This is because the test results do not accurately predict the person's true ability. The second type of bias is referred to as criterion-related bias or predictive bias. This is because the test is highly related to the criterion measure (i.e. the outcome being predicted) for some groups but not for others. Option D correctly identifies the two types of bias described.

The Type of Bias Called __________ Refers to a Test