An aptitude or other test that successfully distinguishes among applicants who will be high performers in a particular job and those who will not is said to have:

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Selection device validity refers to the extent to which a test or other selection method accurately predicts or identifies successful job candidates. Therefore, a test that successfully distinguishes among applicants who will be high performers and those who will not has selection device validity. Contingency validity refers to the degree to which a particular validity coefficient holds up in different situations or contexts. High-fidelity validity and discrepancy validity are not valid concepts in the context of psychological assessment.

An Aptitude or Other Test That Successfully Distinguishes Among Applicants