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What type of scale is described in Figure 3.3?
What type of scale is described in Figure 3.3?
- Numerical scale
- Intensity scale
- Semantic differential scale (correct)
- Ordinal scale
In an intensity scale, how are the extreme poles of the response scales anchored?
In an intensity scale, how are the extreme poles of the response scales anchored?
- With descriptors in between (correct)
- With categories listed between them
- Without any anchors
- With equal intervals
How many response categories can be used in intensity scales?
How many response categories can be used in intensity scales?
- Seven (correct)
- Six
- Ten
- Nine
What is the purpose of obtaining scores on different dimensions in a semantic differential scale?
What is the purpose of obtaining scores on different dimensions in a semantic differential scale?
What does an intensity scale lack between the two extreme poles?
What does an intensity scale lack between the two extreme poles?
Which type of scale assumes equal intervals between points?
Which type of scale assumes equal intervals between points?
What distinguishes categorical data from continuous data?
What distinguishes categorical data from continuous data?
Which type of data uses a nominal scale for measurement?
Which type of data uses a nominal scale for measurement?
In an ordinal scale of measurement, what do the assigned numbers indicate?
In an ordinal scale of measurement, what do the assigned numbers indicate?
How does one distinguish between nominal and ordinal measurement levels?
How does one distinguish between nominal and ordinal measurement levels?
Which example illustrates the use of an ordinal scale?
Which example illustrates the use of an ordinal scale?
How is continuous data different from categorical data?
How is continuous data different from categorical data?
What is the defining characteristics of a standard normal distribution?
What is the defining characteristics of a standard normal distribution?
Why are raw scores obtained by test-takers on psychological measures converted to normal scores?
Why are raw scores obtained by test-takers on psychological measures converted to normal scores?
What is the importance of establishing norm groups in selection procedures?
What is the importance of establishing norm groups in selection procedures?
How are similarities between norm groups and applicant/incumbent populations determined?
How are similarities between norm groups and applicant/incumbent populations determined?
Which two subgroups constitute norm groups in selection procedures?
Which two subgroups constitute norm groups in selection procedures?
What is the purpose of establishing norm groups as the comparative base for tests?
What is the purpose of establishing norm groups as the comparative base for tests?
What is the mean and standard deviation for the stanine scale?
What is the mean and standard deviation for the stanine scale?
How many scale units does the stanine scale consist of?
How many scale units does the stanine scale consist of?
What is the primary disadvantage of stanine scales?
What is the primary disadvantage of stanine scales?
What is the transformation formula for normalised standard scores (ZN) to McCall’s T-score?
What is the transformation formula for normalised standard scores (ZN) to McCall’s T-score?
Which scale reflects the person’s position in relation to the normative sample and is evident in rank order?
Which scale reflects the person’s position in relation to the normative sample and is evident in rank order?
How many scale units does the sten scale consist of?
How many scale units does the sten scale consist of?
What is a potential issue when a cut-off score is determined for the whole group, but the measure has differential predictive validity for various subgroups?
What is a potential issue when a cut-off score is determined for the whole group, but the measure has differential predictive validity for various subgroups?
What is the main challenge in eliminating bias in selection decisions?
What is the main challenge in eliminating bias in selection decisions?
What is the primary goal when trying to balance conflicting goals in selection decisions?
What is the primary goal when trying to balance conflicting goals in selection decisions?
What is emphasized as necessary to achieve a better demographic spread in the workforce?
What is emphasized as necessary to achieve a better demographic spread in the workforce?
What cannot correct social inequalities?
What cannot correct social inequalities?
In relation to the text, what is the purpose of various models proposed to decrease selection bias?
In relation to the text, what is the purpose of various models proposed to decrease selection bias?
