Bias in Mental TestingIlluminating detailed methods for assessing bias in commonly used I.Q., aptitude, and achievement tests, Jensen argues that standardized tests are not biased against Englishspeaking minority groups and describes the uses of such tests in education and employment. |
Contents
Mental Testing under Fire | 1 |
Tests on Trial | 27 |
The Drive for Equality | 41 |
Copyright | |
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