Which of the following validation strategies is most likely to be adversely affected by the restriction of range problem that results from current employees tending to be homogeneous?
A)Predictive validation
B)Concurrent validation
C)Content validation
D)Secondary validation
E)External validation

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Restriction of range problem affects concurrent validation. Current employees tend to be homogeneous-that is, similar to each other on many characteristics. Thus, on many of the characteristics needed for success on the job, most current employees will show restriction in range. This restricted range makes it hard to detect a relationship between test scores and job-performance scores because few of the current employees will be very low on the characteristic you are trying to validate.

Which of the Following Validation Strategies Is Most Likely to Be