16 Questions
What is the primary goal of the unadjusted top-down selection approach?
Gain most utility
What happens to the remaining openings in the unadjusted top-down selection approach?
They are filled by starting with the highest score
What is the assumption underlying the compensatory approach?
A high score on one test can compensate for a low score on another
What is the purpose of the Rule of Three?
To provide options for the hiring decision maker
What statistical method is used to determine if a score on one test can compensate for another in the compensatory approach?
Multiple regression analysis
What is the selection ratio in a hiring process?
The percentage of people an organization may hire
What effect does a lower selection ratio have on the usefulness of a hiring test?
It increases the usefulness of the test
What is the purpose of calculating the selection ratio?
To determine the usefulness of a hiring test
What is the formula for calculating the selection ratio?
Number of people hired / total number of applicants
What is the relationship between the selection ratio and the usefulness of a hiring test?
A lower selection ratio makes the test more useful
What piece of information does the selection ratio provide in determining the usefulness of a hiring test?
The percentage of applicants who are hired
What is required to determine the proportion of correct decisions?
Criterion scores and employee test scores
Which quadrant represents employees who scored poorly on the test but performed well on the job?
Quadrant 1
What is the purpose of a Lawshe Table?
To predict the probability of an applicant's success
What is the outcome represented by Quadrant 4?
Employees who scored poorly on the test and did poorly on the job
What are the three pieces of information required to create a Lawshe Table?
Validity coefficient, base rate, and applicant's test score
Evaluate the effectiveness of a selection test in predicting job performance. Learn about the importance of validity coefficients and selection ratios in recruitment processes.
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