Because informal assessment procedures are developed by the examiner, they are less prone to cross-cultural bias.

Cross-Cultural Bias

A type of bias that occurs when cultural differences affect the fairness, interpretation, or administration of assessments or judgments.

Informal Assessment

Informal assessment involves using non-standardized methods to evaluate a person's abilities, skills, or knowledge in a less structured way.

Examiner

An individual who administers, scores, and interprets tests and assessments.