An examiner wants to determine whether an assessment task (test item) functions differentially for females and males. How should the examiner proceed?
a. Determine if the population of females scores higher or lower than males on the task.
b. Compare scores on the task for several groups of females and males who have similar ability.
c. Compare total-test performance for females and males and use judgment to decide whether the task in question contributed to any differential functioning.
d. Use a panel of content experts who are sensitive to how the wording of the task may affect females and males differently.
b
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