GENDER AND RACIAL EQUITY OF THE AIR-FORCE OFFICER QUALIFYING TEST IN OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL SELECTION DECISIONS

Using Cleary's (1968) model of test bias,relations between aptitude sc ores and training performance were evaluated for race and gender subgr oups of military officer candidates. Regression analyses revealed leve l bias with minority performance being overpredicted by a small and co nstant amount at all aptitude levels, suggesting that test usage resul ts in higher selection rates for female and Black cadets. These result s are consistent with the literature in education, industry, and prior studies conducted in the military.