CODESP Evaluating Selection Process Effectiveness 3

Question 1

When evaluating criterion-related validity, what is the preferred criterion measure?

Accepted Answer

Objective performance data tied directly to job duties

Answer

The best criterion measure is an objective, job-relevant performance indicator that directly reflects the constructs being predicted.

Question 2

A selection battery shows high validity but also high adverse impact. Under CODESP principles, what should practitioners do first?

Accepted Answer

Explore alternative procedures with less adverse impact and comparable validity

Answer

Practitioners should investigate whether equally valid alternatives exist with less adverse impact before modifying or replacing the battery.

Question 3

What is 'criterion contamination' in selection research?

Accepted Answer

The criterion measure is influenced by factors unrelated to actual job performance

Answer

Criterion contamination occurs when the performance rating or criterion data is affected by knowledge of predictor scores or by irrelevant factors.

Question 4

Which validity generalization concept allows organizations to apply validity evidence from prior studies to new settings?

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis-based validity transportability

Answer

Validity generalization, often demonstrated through meta-analysis, supports transporting validity evidence across similar jobs and settings.

Question 5

A structured interview developed using a job analysis is best evaluated for which type of validity?

Accepted Answer

Content validity

Answer

Structured interviews built from job analysis evidence are evaluated primarily through content validity, showing items represent critical job tasks.

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test