A selection model is compensatory if it requires applicants to achieve some minimum level of proficiency on all selection dimensions.

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A compensatory selection model allows an applicant to compensate for low scores on one dimension by achieving high scores on another dimension. Non-compensatory models require a minimum level of proficiency on each dimension, such as a cut-off score or minimum qualification, and do not allow for compensation across dimensions.

A Selection Model Is Compensatory If It Requires Applicants to Achieve