We are using differential item functioning to study potential bias in test items. What technical terms do we use to designate the groups being compared?

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Focal and reference groups are the terms used in differential item functioning to designate the groups being compared, where the focal group is the group whose item performance is being evaluated for potential bias, and the reference group is used as the comparison standard.

We Are Using Differential Item Functioning to Study Potential Bias