Question 1

Criterion measures are not used in the calculation of content validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The likelihood that a correlation exists in a population,based on knowledge of the actual value of r in a sample from that population is the _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  practical significance 
B)  likelihood ratio 
C)  functional statistic 
D)  statistical significance 
A)  practical significance 
B)  likelihood ratio 
C)  functional statistic 
D)  statistical significance D

Question 3

Measuring the accuracy of a mechanical ability test in predicting the job performance of current employees involves a predictive validity design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When assessing adverse impact,the law prohibits taking sample size into account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One guideline for effective staffing practice is that all predictors should be routinely subjected to content validation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not part of the process of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing an attribute of concern 
B)  assessing the attribute's acceptability to applicants 
C)  using the measure to gauge the attribute 
D)  constructing a measure of the attribute 
A)  choosing an attribute of concern 
B)  assessing the attribute's acceptability to applicants 
C)  using the measure to gauge the attribute 
D)  constructing a measure of the attribute

Question 7

Adverse impact statistics are very stable sample estimates of the amount of true adverse impact occurring in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  true score divided by error equals actual score 
B)  actual score equals true score plus error 
C)  actual score plus error equals true score 
D)  true score equals variance plus error 
A)  true score divided by error equals actual score 
B)  actual score equals true score plus error 
C)  actual score plus error equals true score 
D)  true score equals variance plus error

Question 9

A z score of 3.0 for a job applicant's score on an aptitude test indicates the applicant ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  achieved a score 3 points higher than the average score 
B)  received a score 3 standard deviations above the mean score 
C)  had a score 3 percent higher than the average score 
D)  had a score plus or minus 3 points relative to the mean score 
A)  achieved a score 3 points higher than the average score 
B)  received a score 3 standard deviations above the mean score 
C)  had a score 3 percent higher than the average score 
D)  had a score plus or minus 3 points relative to the mean score

Question 10

One way that retail organizations are making use of technology is by having electronic assessment at in-store kiosks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

With very large samples,it is possible for a fairly weak relationship to still be statistically significant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A standard level for statistical significance is p < .50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Length in inches is an example of a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ratio scale 
B)  nominal scale 
C)  ordinal scale 
D)  interval scale 
A)  ratio scale 
B)  nominal scale 
C)  ordinal scale 
D)  interval scale

Question 14

Which of the following is a type of validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  test-retest 
B)  coefficient alpha 
C)  criterion 
D)  parallel forms 
A)  test-retest 
B)  coefficient alpha 
C)  criterion 
D)  parallel forms

Question 15

Human body weight is an example of a variable measured on a ratio scale of measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Contamination error _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is easy to minimize and control 
B)  is the same as deficiency error 
C)  represents unwanted sources of influence on a measure 
D)  shows a lack of an acceptable coefficient alpha 
A)  is easy to minimize and control 
B)  is the same as deficiency error 
C)  represents unwanted sources of influence on a measure 
D)  shows a lack of an acceptable coefficient alpha

Question 17

The consistency of measurement of an attribute refers to its validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Comparing scores of objective measures within the same time period is a measure of internal consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Even when measurement error is present,true scores can be measured with perfect precision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A correlation coefficient of 1.0 between variables X and Y indicates that there is a perfect linear relationship between these two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Criterion measures are not used in the calculation of content validity.

The likelihood that a correlation exists in a population,based on knowledge of the actual value of r in a sample from that population is the _____________.

Measuring the accuracy of a mechanical ability test in predicting the job performance of current employees involves a predictive validity design.

When assessing adverse impact,the law prohibits taking sample size into account.

One guideline for effective staffing practice is that all predictors should be routinely subjected to content validation.

Which of the following is not part of the process of measurement?

Adverse impact statistics are very stable sample estimates of the amount of true adverse impact occurring in an organization.

Which of the following is a true statement?

A z score of 3.0 for a job applicant's score on an aptitude test indicates the applicant ______.

One way that retail organizations are making use of technology is by having electronic assessment at in-store kiosks.

With very large samples,it is possible for a fairly weak relationship to still be statistically significant.

A standard level for statistical significance is p < .50.

Length in inches is an example of a(n)__________.

Which of the following is a type of validity?

Human body weight is an example of a variable measured on a ratio scale of measure.

Contamination error _________.

The consistency of measurement of an attribute refers to its validity.

Comparing scores of objective measures within the same time period is a measure of internal consistency.

Even when measurement error is present,true scores can be measured with perfect precision.

A correlation coefficient of 1.0 between variables X and Y indicates that there is a perfect linear relationship between these two variables.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters

Exam 7: Measurement

Criterion measures are not used in the calculation of content validity.

The likelihood that a correlation exists in a population,based on knowledge of the actual value of r in a sample from that population is the _____________.

Measuring the accuracy of a mechanical ability test in predicting the job performance of current employees involves a predictive validity design.

When assessing adverse impact,the law prohibits taking sample size into account.

One guideline for effective staffing practice is that all predictors should be routinely subjected to content validation.

Which of the following is not part of the process of measurement?

Adverse impact statistics are very stable sample estimates of the amount of true adverse impact occurring in an organization.

Which of the following is a true statement?

A z score of 3.0 for a job applicant's score on an aptitude test indicates the applicant ______.

One way that retail organizations are making use of technology is by having electronic assessment at in-store kiosks.

With very large samples,it is possible for a fairly weak relationship to still be statistically significant.

A standard level for statistical significance is p < .50.

Length in inches is an example of a(n)__________.

Which of the following is a type of validity?

Human body weight is an example of a variable measured on a ratio scale of measure.

Contamination error _________.

The consistency of measurement of an attribute refers to its validity.

Comparing scores of objective measures within the same time period is a measure of internal consistency.

Even when measurement error is present,true scores can be measured with perfect precision.

A correlation coefficient of 1.0 between variables X and Y indicates that there is a perfect linear relationship between these two variables.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters