You have been asked to review a set of test items that are being considered for a standardized intelligence test. The test constructors want to eliminate all items that contain any possible cultural bias. With this task in mind, which of the following questions would you eliminate first?
A) In what ways are boats and trains the same?
B) What would you wear if it were very cold outside?
C) What is the name of the main character in the Wizard of Oz?
D) What do flowers and trees have in common?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question about the main character in the Wizard of Oz assumes that the respondent is familiar with the story and therefore has cultural knowledge that not everyone may possess. The other three questions are more general and not dependent on specific cultural knowledge.

You Have Been Asked to Review a Set of Test