In order to investigate potential sex bias in a test item, we would examine an)
A) item-characteristic curve
B) cumulative difficulty curve
C) normal ogive
D) summative distribution

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An item-characteristic curve (ICC) is used in item response theory to show how the probability of a correct response to a test item varies with the trait level of the respondent. It can be used to investigate potential sex bias by comparing the curves for different groups (e.g., males vs. females) to see if there is a systematic difference in how they respond to the item, indicating potential bias.

In Order to Investigate Potential Sex Bias in a Test