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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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the advantage of concurrent validation over predictive validation?
What is the disadvantage of concurrent validation related to range restriction?
What is the disadvantage of concurrent validation related to range restriction?
What does the validity coefficient measure?
What does the validity coefficient measure?
Why might a test developer lower the cutoff score if the cost of false negatives is high?
Why might a test developer lower the cutoff score if the cost of false negatives is high?
What represents an accurate decision in the context of decision theory?
What represents an accurate decision in the context of decision theory?
What is the primary focus of criterion-related validity?
What is the primary focus of criterion-related validity?
What is the purpose of validity coefficients?
What is the purpose of validity coefficients?
What does a good test allow you to do, based on the text?
What does a good test allow you to do, based on the text?
What is meant by the term 'criterion' in the context of validity?
What is meant by the term 'criterion' in the context of validity?
What are the essential characteristics of criteria, as per the text?
What are the essential characteristics of criteria, as per the text?
What is the function of validity for decisions in the context of employment?
What is the function of validity for decisions in the context of employment?
