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Validity II Chapter 9: Criterion-related Validity Quiz

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What type of validity involves obtaining test scores before making decisions and then correlating these scores with performance measures at a later time?

Predictive validity (correct)

Construct validity

Concurrent validity

Content validity

In predictive validation, why is it impractical to hire people on a random basis?

It results in substantial losses in terms of training costs. (correct)

It leads to non-representative samples.

It causes range restriction in the sample.

It is unethical to hire people randomly.

What is the most fundamental difference between predictive and concurrent validity?

Time interval between test and criterion

Correlation coefficient magnitude

Random vs preselected sample (correct)

Ethical considerations

What is the advantage of concurrent validation over predictive validation?

It is practical and quick as test and criterion scores are obtained simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of concurrent validation related to range restriction?

Range becomes smaller due to selection bias. Signup and view all the answers

What does the validity coefficient measure?

The correlation between test scores and criterion measures Signup and view all the answers

Why might a test developer lower the cutoff score if the cost of false negatives is high?

To make more but safer errors. Signup and view all the answers

What represents an accurate decision in the context of decision theory?

True negative Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of criterion-related validity?

Determining the accuracy of decisions based on the test scores Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of validity coefficients?

To determine the accuracy of decision-making based on test scores Signup and view all the answers

What does a good test allow you to do, based on the text?

Make reasonably accurate predictions about job performance Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'criterion' in the context of validity?

A measure that predicts outcomes and is used to determine decision accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential characteristics of criteria, as per the text?

Must be relevant, uncontaminated, and representative of the domain being predicted Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of validity for decisions in the context of employment?

To predict which applicants would perform well on the job based on their scores Signup and view all the answers