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Peer reviewedHouston, Walter M.; Novick, Melvin R. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1987
Bayesian Johnson-Neyman methodology was used to investigate differential prediction by race in U.S. Air Force training programs. Meaningful differences were found in eight of nine comparisons. The setting of the cutting scores had an effect on whether the bias was positive or negative for Blacks. (Author/GDC)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aptitude Tests, Bayesian Statistics, Blacks
