PSYC 3050 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Air Traffic Controller, Criterion Validity, Army Alpha
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A correlation coefficient is a validity coefficient the closest to 1. 0 is the closer. D we often use standardized tests as predictors. But some, such as intelligence tests, have to be given individually. Individual vs. group a)individual tests: administered to one person at a time which makes it very costly. ~general cognition ability test like the wais-iii (wechsler) ~licensed psychologist would administer it one on one because certain things must be manipulated during these detailed tests. b)group tests: can test lots of applicants at same time. Tests ability to deal with clerical tasks, not specific content: paper and pencil vs. performance a)pencil and paper: most typical kind of test where individuals are asked to respond to series of items in test booklet. ~most cognitive ability tests (gres) b)performance tests: requires person to manipulate an object or piece of equipment. Good for training and giving feedback as a performance test.
