The difference between black and white test takers on cognitive ability tests has been ________.
A) demonstrated to be an artifact of question wording
B) decreasing over time
C) lower when tests are given in an open-ended format
D) both decreasing over time and lower when tests are given in an open-ended format

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The difference in scores between black and white test takers on cognitive ability tests has been shown to decrease over time and to be lower when tests are administered in an open-ended format rather than in a multiple-choice format. This suggests that the format of the test and temporal changes can influence the magnitude of the observed differences.

The Difference Between Black and White Test Takers on Cognitive