SIOP Research Methods & Data Analysis in I-O Psychology 3

Question 1

Which type of validity evidence is gathered by examining correlations between a measure and theoretically related and unrelated constructs?

Accepted Answer

Convergent and discriminant validity

Answer

Convergent validity is shown by high correlations with related constructs; discriminant validity by low correlations with unrelated constructs.

Question 2

In meta-analysis, what does the Q statistic test?

Accepted Answer

Heterogeneity of effect sizes across studies

Answer

The Q statistic tests whether observed variance in effect sizes across studies exceeds what is expected by sampling error alone.

Question 3

A job analysis reveals that a selection test measures knowledge not needed until 6 months on the job. This is most relevant to which type of criterion-related validity?

Accepted Answer

Predictive validity

Answer

Predictive validity involves measuring a predictor now and relating it to future criterion performance, making the timing concern relevant.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of conducting a pilot study before a large-scale survey?

Accepted Answer

To identify flaws in survey items and procedures

Answer

Pilot studies reveal ambiguous items, poor response formats, and procedural problems before full deployment.

Question 5

Which data collection method is most susceptible to demand characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Self-report questionnaires in a lab

Answer

Lab self-report measures are most vulnerable because participants may guess study hypotheses and respond accordingly.

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

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

SIOP Research Methods & Data Analysis in I-O Psychology 3