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What does an expectancy table help determine about students who score within a specific range on an aptitude test?
What does an expectancy table help determine about students who score within a specific range on an aptitude test?
In what situation would a Taylor-Russell table be particularly useful?
In what situation would a Taylor-Russell table be particularly useful?
What is a limitation of using Naylor-Shine tables?
What is a limitation of using Naylor-Shine tables?
What is a disadvantage of using expectancy tables?
What is a disadvantage of using expectancy tables?
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Which advantage does a Taylor-Russell table provide?
Which advantage does a Taylor-Russell table provide?
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Which of the following is true regarding the limitations of utility tables?
Which of the following is true regarding the limitations of utility tables?
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What type of performance increase does a Naylor-Shine table estimate?
What type of performance increase does a Naylor-Shine table estimate?
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Which aspect is NOT addressed by utility tables according to their disadvantages?
Which aspect is NOT addressed by utility tables according to their disadvantages?
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How do expectancy tables aid decision-making?
How do expectancy tables aid decision-making?
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Which of the following is a common misconception about utility tables?
Which of the following is a common misconception about utility tables?
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Study Notes
Utility Tables
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Utility tables are used to determine the practical value of an assessment instrument in making decisions about individuals or groups, specifically in terms of the likelihood of success.
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These tables provide visual representations of the relationship between a predictor (e.g., a test score) and a criterion (e.g., job performance).
Types of Utility Tables
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Expectancy Tables/Charts: Show the likelihood of success on the criterion based on a range of predictor scores.
- Example: Determining the likelihood of students succeeding in regular classes vs. special education based on their aptitude test scores.
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Taylor-Russell Tables: Show the increase in successful performance (base rate) by using a specific criterion-related validity level.
- Example: A human resources manager might use these to decide whether to administer an extraversion inventory to sales candidates to improve their sales success.
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Naylor-Shine Tables: Show the average increase in performance on the criterion by using a specific test or intervention. They also provide the selection ratio needed to achieve a specific level of performance.
- Example: A college provost might use these to determine the increase in applicant pool size needed to improve student performance while maintaining enrollment figures.
Advantages of Utility Tables:
- Easy-to-use visual display that can help make decisions about individuals or groups.
- Highlight the relationship between selection ratio, validity, and base rate, aiding in decisions related to test use and recruitment.
- Provide information needed for calculating utility (average performance gain) which is useful for evaluating test effectiveness.
- Don't dichotomize performance into strict success/failure categories, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of performance.
Disadvantages of Utility Tables:
- Some tables dichotomize performance into success and failure categories which can be unrealistic in many situations.
- They don't directly address cost-related factors, such as the cost of testing.
- Certain tables overestimate utility if top-down selection isn't used.
- Utility is expressed in standardized units, which can be difficult to interpret in practical terms.
- Assumptions must be made about a linear relationship between the predictor and criterion, and the tables don't consider cost-benefit analysis.
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This quiz explores the concept of utility tables used in assessment instruments to evaluate the likelihood of success. It covers different types of utility tables, such as Expectancy Tables and Taylor-Russell Tables, providing insights into their applications in educational and employment settings.
