Bias and equivalence in cross-cultural assessment: An overview
F Van de Vijver, NK Tanzer - European review of applied psychology, 2004 - Elsevier
In every cross-cultural study, the question as to whether test scores obtained in different
cultural populations can be interpreted in the same way across these populations has to be
dealt with. Bias and equivalence have become the common terms to refer to the issue.
Taxonomy of both bias and equivalence is presented. Bias can be engendered by the
theoretical construct (construct bias), the method such as the form of test administration
(method bias), and the item content (item bias). Equivalence refers to the measurement level …
cultural populations can be interpreted in the same way across these populations has to be
dealt with. Bias and equivalence have become the common terms to refer to the issue.
Taxonomy of both bias and equivalence is presented. Bias can be engendered by the
theoretical construct (construct bias), the method such as the form of test administration
(method bias), and the item content (item bias). Equivalence refers to the measurement level …