A minority test taker who scored the same as a White test taker could rank higher than the White test taker when which approach to norming are used?
A) individual norming
B) within-group norming
C) independent norming
D) discriminatory norming

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Within-group norming adjusts test scores based on a specific group's performance, such as minority test takers, and can result in higher rankings for those test takers compared to White test takers who received the same score. This approach attempts to address the potential bias of tests that may favor certain groups or cultural backgrounds. Individual norming refers to adjusting scores for a single test taker based on their own performance history. Independent norming compares test takers to a larger population and does not adjust for specific groups. Discriminatory norming intentionally creates bias in favor of a certain group, which is unethical and unacceptable.

A Minority Test Taker Who Scored the Same as a White