Question 1

With a long time interval between administrations of a measure,test-retest reliability may underestimate reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Reliability is generally determined by examining the relationship between two sets of measures measuring the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For which of the following selection measures is it most appropriate to use equivalent forms for reliability estimation?

Accepted Answer

A) vocabulary 
B) biographical inventory 
C) personality inventory 
D) physical fitness 
A) vocabulary 
B) biographical inventory 
C) personality inventory 
D) physical fitness

Question 4

Unreliable performance by a respondent on a reliable measure is possible,but reliable performance on an unreliable measure is impossible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

.The difference between two individuals' scores should not be considered significant unless the difference is at least ___________ the standard error of measurement of the measure.

Accepted Answer

A) equal to 
B) twice 
C) three times 
D) four times 
A) equal to 
B) twice 
C) three times 
D) four times

Question 6

Calculation of reliability estimates results in a coefficient ranging from _____ to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 0, 1.96 
B) 0.00; 1.00 
C) -1.00; 1.00 
D) -1.00; 0.00 
A) 0, 1.96 
B) 0.00; 1.00 
C) -1.00; 1.00 
D) -1.00; 0.00

Question 7

Interrater reliability estimates test the hypothesis that ratings are determined by characteristics of the rater rather than by what is being rated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A selection measure is internally consistent or homogeneous when individuals' responses on one part of the measure are unrelated to their responses on other parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Test-retest reliability estimation is most appropriate for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) mental ability 
B) attitudes 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-concept 
A) mental ability 
B) attitudes 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-concept

Question 10

What reliability estimate consists of administering the same selection measure twice and correlating the two sets of scores?

Accepted Answer

A) parallel forms 
B) internal consistency 
C) split-half 
D) test-retest 
A) parallel forms 
B) internal consistency 
C) split-half 
D) test-retest

Question 11

In order to calculate an interclass correlation,how many raters are necessary?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 2 or more 
C) more than 2 
D) more than 3 
A) 2 
B) 2 or more 
C) more than 2 
D) more than 3

Question 12

Which of the following is not a method for estimating internal consistency reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) parallel or equivalent forms reliability 
B) Kuder-Richardson reliability 
C) Cronbach's coefficient alpha reliability 
D) split-half reliability 
A) parallel or equivalent forms reliability 
B) Kuder-Richardson reliability 
C) Cronbach's coefficient alpha reliability 
D) split-half reliability

Question 13

A male scored three points lower than a female on a selection test.The female was hired.The male filed a reverse discrimination case on the basis of unfair use of test scores for selection.What evidence would he have to provide to support his claim (or alternatively what evidence would the company have to provide to support its hiring decision)?

Accepted Answer

To support his claim of reverse discrimi

Question 14

A good rule of thumb is that reliability must be .90 or higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

K-R20 reliability is a general version of coefficient alpha reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why are there so many different ways to estimate reliability?

Accepted Answer

There are many different ways to estimat

Question 17

Why is reliability important in human resource selection?

Accepted Answer

Reliability in human resource selection

Question 18

Which of the following would NOT be a likely cause of interrater disagreement?

Accepted Answer

A) Raters view the same behavior differently. 
B) Raters interpret the same behavior differently. 
C) Error in rating or recording each impression. 
D) Length of time behavior is displayed. 
A) Raters view the same behavior differently. 
B) Raters interpret the same behavior differently. 
C) Error in rating or recording each impression. 
D) Length of time behavior is displayed.

Question 19

Explain why coefficient alpha estimations of reliability are not appropriate for speed tests.

Accepted Answer

Coefficient alpha estimations of reliabi

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of statistical procedures for estimating interrater reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) interclass correlation 
B) intraclass correlation 
C) interrater agreement 
D) underclass correlation 
A) interclass correlation 
B) intraclass correlation 
C) interrater agreement 
D) underclass correlation

With a long time interval between administrations of a measure,test-retest reliability may underestimate reliability.

Reliability is generally determined by examining the relationship between two sets of measures measuring the same thing.

For which of the following selection measures is it most appropriate to use equivalent forms for reliability estimation?

Unreliable performance by a respondent on a reliable measure is possible,but reliable performance on an unreliable measure is impossible.

.The difference between two individuals' scores should not be considered significant unless the difference is at least ___________ the standard error of measurement of the measure.

Calculation of reliability estimates results in a coefficient ranging from _ to _.

Interrater reliability estimates test the hypothesis that ratings are determined by characteristics of the rater rather than by what is being rated.

A selection measure is internally consistent or homogeneous when individuals' responses on one part of the measure are unrelated to their responses on other parts.

Test-retest reliability estimation is most appropriate for which of the following?

What reliability estimate consists of administering the same selection measure twice and correlating the two sets of scores?

In order to calculate an interclass correlation,how many raters are necessary?

Which of the following is not a method for estimating internal consistency reliability?

A good rule of thumb is that reliability must be .90 or higher.

K-R20 reliability is a general version of coefficient alpha reliability.

Why are there so many different ways to estimate reliability?

Why is reliability important in human resource selection?

Which of the following would NOT be a likely cause of interrater disagreement?

Explain why coefficient alpha estimations of reliability are not appropriate for speed tests.

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of statistical procedures for estimating interrater reliability?

An Introduction to Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Validity of Selection Procedures

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Performance Tests and Assessment Centers for Selection

Integrity Testing, drug Testing, and Graphology

Measures of Job Performance

Filters

Exam 4: Reliability of Selection Measures

With a long time interval between administrations of a measure,test-retest reliability may underestimate reliability.

Reliability is generally determined by examining the relationship between two sets of measures measuring the same thing.

For which of the following selection measures is it most appropriate to use equivalent forms for reliability estimation?

Unreliable performance by a respondent on a reliable measure is possible,but reliable performance on an unreliable measure is impossible.

.The difference between two individuals' scores should not be considered significant unless the difference is at least ___________ the standard error of measurement of the measure.

Calculation of reliability estimates results in a coefficient ranging from _____ to _____.

Interrater reliability estimates test the hypothesis that ratings are determined by characteristics of the rater rather than by what is being rated.

A selection measure is internally consistent or homogeneous when individuals' responses on one part of the measure are unrelated to their responses on other parts.

Test-retest reliability estimation is most appropriate for which of the following?

What reliability estimate consists of administering the same selection measure twice and correlating the two sets of scores?

In order to calculate an interclass correlation,how many raters are necessary?

Which of the following is not a method for estimating internal consistency reliability?

A good rule of thumb is that reliability must be .90 or higher.

K-R20 reliability is a general version of coefficient alpha reliability.

Why are there so many different ways to estimate reliability?

Why is reliability important in human resource selection?

Which of the following would NOT be a likely cause of interrater disagreement?

Explain why coefficient alpha estimations of reliability are not appropriate for speed tests.

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of statistical procedures for estimating interrater reliability?

An Introduction to Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Validity of Selection Procedures

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Performance Tests and Assessment Centers for Selection

Integrity Testing, drug Testing, and Graphology

Measures of Job Performance

Filters

Calculation of reliability estimates results in a coefficient ranging from _ to _.