Question 1

Why is the distinction between aptitude and achievement tests difficult to specifically conceptualize?

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Question 2

Which of the following has been shown to result in the most claims of discrimination?

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Unstructured interviews have been shown to result in the most claims of discrimination as they lack standardization and can allow interviewers to make subjective judgments based on personal biases. This can lead to discriminatory practices such as favoring candidates of a certain race, gender or ethnicity.

Question 3

What is the distinction between validity generalization for the same job versus validity generalization across jobs?

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Question 4

What is the scientific argument concerning whether or not tests are "culturally" fair?
a.What is the scientific evidence concerning this issue?
b.Why do claims of test bias persist in spite of conclusive evidence?

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Question 5

Prepare a checklist that a practicing manager could use to help evaluate selection tests.What should he/she look for in advertising brochures in order to assess a vendor's claims? What questions should he/she ask of the test publisher?

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Question 6

Your organization has not had any disabled applicants apply for a job.However,you are concerned that you must be ready for the likelihood that it will happen at some time in the future.What do you need to diagnose in your current selection program to be sure you are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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Question 7

Summarize the major conclusions of validity generalization studies.
a.What are the implications of this research for human resource practice?
b.What cautions should be observed based upon the research that has criticized validity generalization procedures?
c.What validation practices would you recommend to an organization based upon these research findings?

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Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning the use of validity generalization for establishing the validity of a cognitive ability test is true?

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Quiz 11: Ability Tests for Selection

Why is the distinction between aptitude and achievement tests difficult to specifically conceptualize?

Which of the following has been shown to result in the most claims of discrimination?

What is the distinction between validity generalization for the same job versus validity generalization across jobs?

What is the scientific argument concerning whether or not tests are "culturally" fair? a.What is the scientific evidence concerning this issue? b.Why do claims of test bias persist in spite of conclusive evidence?

Prepare a checklist that a practicing manager could use to help evaluate selection tests.What should he/she look for in advertising brochures in order to assess a vendor's claims? What questions should he/she ask of the test publisher?

Which of the following statements concerning the use of validity generalization for establishing the validity of a cognitive ability test is true?