A question on a math test contains a diagram of an American football field. If this question is among the easiest for men to answer and among the hardest for women to answer, we can conclude that this test question is biased.

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Danielle Stegall · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : True, Explanation :  This question suggests that men are more familiar with American football than women, which is a gender stereotype and can be considered biased.

A question on a math test contains a diagram of an American football field. If this question is among the easiest for men to answer and among the hardest for women to answer, we can conclude that this test question is biased.

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