Which one of the following explanations was thought to be the most likely reason why recent research on tests of cognitive ability showed that there was differential validity on the tests when test takers from majority and minority groups were compared?
A) range restriction in the minority group
B) range restriction in the majority group
C) culture bias for the majority group
D) culture bias for the minority group

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Range restriction occurs when a test is administered to a group of people who are not representative of the population from which the test was developed. In this case, the minority group may have been restricted in their range of scores on the test because they were not as familiar with the material or because they were not as comfortable taking the test.

Which One of the Following Explanations Was Thought to Be