The similarities subtest of the british ability scales: Construct and content bias for a sample of zimbabwe school children

Elias Mpofu; David Watkins

doi:10.1177/0013164494054003019

The similarities subtest of the british ability scales: Construct and content bias for a sample of zimbabwe school children

Elias Mpofu, David Watkins

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The study investigated the content and construct validity of the British Ability Scales Similarities Test for Black and White Zimbabwe primary school children. Drawn from the two cultural groups, 200 children took part in the study. The test seemed to be free of construct and content bias for both cultural groups. Implications for test applications in a multicultural context are discussed and suggestions for further research given.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	728-733
Number of pages	6
Journal	Educational and Psychological Measurement
Volume	54
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0013164494054003019
Publication status	Published - Sept 1994
Externally published	Yes

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Education
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Applied Psychology
Applied Mathematics

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