14 Questions
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
In predictive validation, why is it impractical to hire people on a random basis?
It results in substantial losses in terms of training costs.
What is the most fundamental difference between predictive and concurrent validity?
Random vs preselected sample
What is the advantage of concurrent validation over predictive validation?
It is practical and quick as test and criterion scores are obtained simultaneously.
What is the disadvantage of concurrent validation related to range restriction?
Range becomes smaller due to selection bias.
What does the validity coefficient measure?
The correlation between test scores and criterion measures
Why might a test developer lower the cutoff score if the cost of false negatives is high?
To make more but safer errors.
What represents an accurate decision in the context of decision theory?
True negative
What is the primary focus of criterion-related validity?
Determining the accuracy of decisions based on the test scores
What is the purpose of validity coefficients?
To determine the accuracy of decision-making based on test scores
What does a good test allow you to do, based on the text?
Make reasonably accurate predictions about job performance
What is meant by the term 'criterion' in the context of validity?
A measure that predicts outcomes and is used to determine decision accuracy
What are the essential characteristics of criteria, as per the text?
Must be relevant, uncontaminated, and representative of the domain being predicted
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
Test your understanding of criterion-related validity with this quiz based on Chapter 9 of Validity II. Explore the concept of how test scores correlate with criteria and predict outcomes in decision-making processes.
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