17 Questions
What is the Rule of Three?
Choosing the top three scorers for the hiring decision maker to pick from.
What is Differential Validity in the context of testing?
The test predicts significantly better for one group over another.
What is a key characteristic of the Multiple-cutoff Approach?
Applicants must meet or exceed the passing score on more than one selection test.
What does the Passing Score represent in the hiring process?
The minimum test score an applicant must achieve to be considered for hire.
In Top-down Selection, how are applicants chosen?
In straight rank order according to their test scores.
What is the Compensatory Approach in selection decisions?
A method where a high score on one test can compensate for a low score on another test.
What is Banding based on?
Standard error of measurement that allows similar test scores to be grouped together.
What do Barnum statements refer to?
Statements that are vague and general, applicable to most people.
What does the Taylor-Russell tables provide information about?
The percentage of future successful employees if a particular test is used.
What is the criterion validity coefficient used to measure?
How well a test predicts an individual's performance in a specific job.
What does the selection ratio represent?
The percentage of applicants an organization hires.
What is the main characteristic of Computer-adaptive testing (CAT)?
The questions adapt based on the test taker's success in answering previous questions.
What is the purpose of Cost-Efficiency in relation to tests?
To assess the cost-benefit ratio of using different tests with similar validities.
Which formula determines the Selection ratio in an organization?
(Number of applicants hired / Total number of applicants) x 100
What is the Single-Group Validity method used for?
To determine if a test accurately predicts job performance within one group.
What is Predictive Bias concerned with in testing?
Identifying if certain groups perform differently on a test due to unfair reasons.
Why is Standard Deviation of Performance in Dollars (SDy) important in testing?
To analyze the variability in job performance predicted by the test.
Test your knowledge on different types of validity in assessments such as content validity, criterion validity, concurrent validity, and predictive validity. Understand the importance of each type in measuring job performance.
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