SIOP Psychological Assessment & Measurement Techniques 5

Question 1

The Cleary model of test fairness defines a test as fair when:

Accepted Answer

The regression lines for predicting criterion performance are identical across subgroups

Answer

The Cleary model defines test fairness as the absence of differential prediction: the same regression line (same slope and intercept) predicts criterion performance for all subgroups.

Question 2

Which statistical method is used to detect differential item functioning (DIF) in large-scale employment tests?

Accepted Answer

Mantel-Haenszel procedure

Answer

The Mantel-Haenszel procedure compares item response probabilities across groups (e.g., focal vs. reference) matched on total score, making it a standard DIF detection method.

Question 3

A structured behavioral interview achieves higher validity than an unstructured interview primarily because structure:

Accepted Answer

Reduces interviewer error and bias by standardizing questions and rating scales

Answer

Structure reduces idiosyncratic interviewer effects, anchors ratings to observable behaviors, and standardizes the evaluation process, all of which improve reliability and validity.

Question 4

The concept of 'synthetic validity' (job component validity) is most useful when:

Accepted Answer

Sample sizes are too small for traditional criterion-related validation in specific jobs

Answer

Synthetic validity links validity evidence from multiple job elements across jobs, allowing small organizations to build validity evidence where single-job samples are too small for traditional validation.

Question 5

In a work sample test, which type of validity evidence is PRIMARILY demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Content validity through job representativeness

Answer

Work sample tests derive their validity primarily from content: they directly replicate critical job tasks, so content validity evidence from job analysis is the primary justification.

(SIOP) Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Certification Practice Test

(SIOP) Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Certification Practice Test

SIOP Psychological Assessment & Measurement Techniques 5