Graduate Psychometrics

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Resource: the American Psychological Association (APA) Code of Ethics

Select a legal case from the list in Table 2-1 in Ch. 2 of Psychological Testing and Assessment or another case related to psychological assessment.

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper discussing:

· The background of your selected case and the legal implications of the decision

· An analysis of the biases related to the assessments in the case

· The ethical implications for diverse populations in relationship to the case

· The role of norming in creating bias

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

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· Center for Writing Excellence