Which of the following is true of biased test items?
A)Items believed to be biased rarely are biased.
B)Apparently biased test items actually decrease test score differences.
C)Elimination of biased items does not eliminate test score differences.
D)It is impossible to eliminate bias because every item is, in some way, biased.

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Elimination of biased items from tests does not necessarily eliminate test score differences among groups. This is because differences in scores can also be due to factors other than item bias, such as differences in knowledge, abilities, or preparation among test-takers.

Which of the Following Is True of Biased Test Items