Which one of the following explanations was thought to be the most likely reason why recent research on tests of cognitive ability showed that there was differential validity on the tests when test takers from majority and minority groups were compared?
a. Range restriction in the minority group
b. Range restriction in the majority group
c. Culture bias for the majority group
d. Culture bias for the minority group
a. Range restriction in the minority group
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