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What does meta-analysis refer to in the context of validity evidence?
What does meta-analysis refer to in the context of validity evidence?
- A technique to measure decision accuracy
- A single study evaluating the validity of a personnel test
- A method for combining research results from a large number of studies (correct)
- A method for designing new research studies
What is the purpose of evaluating the accuracy of decisions in the context of tests and decisions?
What is the purpose of evaluating the accuracy of decisions in the context of tests and decisions?
- To design new personnel tests
- To determine the base rate of the population
- To measure the effect of a test on decision accuracy
- To compare predictions with the outcome of decisions (correct)
What represents accurate decisions in the context of tests and decisions?
What represents accurate decisions in the context of tests and decisions?
- False positive and false negative
- Criterion and predictor measures
- True positive and true negative (correct)
- Base rate and sample size
Why might there be a need for meta-analysis when evaluating validity?
Why might there be a need for meta-analysis when evaluating validity?
What should be considered in order to fully evaluate the effect of a test in the context of tests and decisions?
What should be considered in order to fully evaluate the effect of a test in the context of tests and decisions?
What is the purpose of validity evidence from meta-analyses?
What is the purpose of validity evidence from meta-analyses?
What is the base ratio in the context of tests and decisions?
What is the base ratio in the context of tests and decisions?
How does the selection ratio influence the proportion of success?
How does the selection ratio influence the proportion of success?
When decisions are made on a random basis, what is the probability of true positive decisions with a base rate of .60 and a selection ratio of .50?
When decisions are made on a random basis, what is the probability of true positive decisions with a base rate of .60 and a selection ratio of .50?
What happens to the probability of true positive decisions as the validity coefficient of a test increases?
What happens to the probability of true positive decisions as the validity coefficient of a test increases?
According to Utility Theory, what two things should be considered to evaluate a test's impact on decisions?
According to Utility Theory, what two things should be considered to evaluate a test's impact on decisions?
What does the term 'productivity gain' refer to in the context of evaluating the effect of a test?
What does the term 'productivity gain' refer to in the context of evaluating the effect of a test?
In a validation study for a measure of human behavior, what statistical analyses should be included in the plan?
In a validation study for a measure of human behavior, what statistical analyses should be included in the plan?
When making decisions based on a valid test, what happens if the validity coefficient is equal to 0.0?
When making decisions based on a valid test, what happens if the validity coefficient is equal to 0.0?
What represents accurate decisions in tests and decisions context according to Utility Theory?
What represents accurate decisions in tests and decisions context according to Utility Theory?
What is the best base ratio for test use in decisions according to the text?
What is the best base ratio for test use in decisions according to the text?
