Deck 4 Flashcards
types of validity
criterion and content
criterion
a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
steps in test validation
- analyze the job: predictors and criteria
- administer the test: concurrent or predictive validation
- relate you test scores and criteria: scores vs. actual performance
- cross validate and revalidate: repeat steps 3 and 4 with a different sample
concurrent
existing or happening at the same time
Testing program guidelines
- use tests as supplements
- validate the tests
- monitor your testing/selection program
- keep accurate records
- use a certified psychologist
- manage test conditions
- revalidate periodically
test takers’ individual rights
the right to the confidentiality of test results
defamation
libeling or slandering of employees or former employees by an employer
defamation (definition)
the act of damaging somebody’s reputation by saying or writing bad or false things about them
Libeling
the act of printing a statement about somebody that is not true and that gives people a bad opinion of them
slandering
a false spoken statement intended to damage the good opinion people have of somebody; the legal offence of making this kind of statement
avoiding employee defamation suits
- train supervisors regarding the importance of employee confidentiality
- adopt a “need to know” policy
- disclose procedures impacting confidentially of information to employees
Major types of tests
-basic skills tests
-job skills tests
-psychological tests
why use testing
-increasing work demands=more testing
-screen out bad or dishonest employees
-reduce turnover by personality profiling
online tests
-telephone prescreening
-offline computer tests
-virtual “inbox” tests
-online problem solving tests
types of tests computerized and online tests
-specialized work sample tests
-numerical ability test
-reading comprehension tests
-clerical comparing and checking tests
