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Table of Contents
Intro
Preface
Contents
1: Introduction to Tests and Test Bias
1.1 What Are Tests and Why Are They Used?
1.2 What Is Bias and What Is Fairness?
1.3 Why Do We Seek to Reduce Bias?
1.4 What Can You Expect to Get Out of This Book?
1.5 Summary
References
2: Linear Regression
2.1 Graphing and Plotting Test Scores
2.2 Linear Regression Visually
2.3 Linear Regression Mathematically
2.4 Predictive Validity
2.5 Summary
3: Differential Test Prediction
3.1 Further Explanation of 7 Examples 3.3 and 3.4
3.2 Further Explanation of 7 Example 3.5
3.3 Summary
References
4: Measurement Variance
4.1 Psychological Constructs and Measurement Invariance
4.2 Confirmatory Factor Analysis
4.3 Summary
5: Differential Item Functioning
5.1 Item Response Theory Basics
5.2 Statistical Approach to DIF
5.3 Research on DIF in Standardized Testing
5.4 Summary
6: The 4/5ths Rule
6.1 Background on the Uniform Guidelines
6.2 What Is an Employee Selection Procedure?
6.3 Adverse Impact and the 4/5ths Rule
6.4 Why 4/5ths?
6.5 Other Important Considerations Related to the 4/5ths Rule
6.6 Summary
References
7: Case Studies
Glossary
Preface
Contents
1: Introduction to Tests and Test Bias
1.1 What Are Tests and Why Are They Used?
1.2 What Is Bias and What Is Fairness?
1.3 Why Do We Seek to Reduce Bias?
1.4 What Can You Expect to Get Out of This Book?
1.5 Summary
References
2: Linear Regression
2.1 Graphing and Plotting Test Scores
2.2 Linear Regression Visually
2.3 Linear Regression Mathematically
2.4 Predictive Validity
2.5 Summary
3: Differential Test Prediction
3.1 Further Explanation of 7 Examples 3.3 and 3.4
3.2 Further Explanation of 7 Example 3.5
3.3 Summary
References
4: Measurement Variance
4.1 Psychological Constructs and Measurement Invariance
4.2 Confirmatory Factor Analysis
4.3 Summary
5: Differential Item Functioning
5.1 Item Response Theory Basics
5.2 Statistical Approach to DIF
5.3 Research on DIF in Standardized Testing
5.4 Summary
6: The 4/5ths Rule
6.1 Background on the Uniform Guidelines
6.2 What Is an Employee Selection Procedure?
6.3 Adverse Impact and the 4/5ths Rule
6.4 Why 4/5ths?
6.5 Other Important Considerations Related to the 4/5ths Rule
6.6 Summary
References
7: Case Studies
Glossary