PSYC 3050 Chapter : IO Psych Test 2 Material
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Selection is about predictors- forecasting who is likely to succeed in jobs basd on. Speed test- composed of easier items with a short time limit in which individuals numerical scales tests= predictors+assessments. Speed vs power are told to do as many as they can(typing tests) If we knew who was going to be a good performer, we wouldn"t need predictors. In effect, predictors forecast criteria since we don"t have criterion data. Test systematic procedure for observing behavior and describing it with the aid of. Power test no fixed time limit or lots of time, but items are more difficult ( act, Individual test administered to one person at a time very costly in terms of time. Paper and pencil most typical king of test where individuals are asked to respond and money ( general cog ab test like the wais iii. Group tests- many applicants can be testes at the same tie. Gen cog ab test like wonderlic personnel test.
