Standardization and Cultural Bias Impediments to the Scientific Study and Validation of

Hilliard, Asa G., III

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ERIC Number: EJ205807

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Publication Date: 1979

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Standardization and Cultural Bias Impediments to the Scientific Study and Validation of "Intelligence."

Hilliard, Asa G., III

Journal of Research and Development in Education, v12 n2 p47-58 Win 1979

The author attacks not only the racism inherent in existing IQ tests, but the very concept of a standardized intelligence test, which, he asserts, lacks certain basic criteria of consistency and validity necessary to a scientific device. Part of a theme issue on intelligence. (SJL)

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Educational Testing, Essays, Intelligence, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Tests, Racism, Standardized Tests, Test Bias, Test Validity, Testing Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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