Use of psychological constructs for improving selection test validity

A general discussion of the problem of improving the validity of selection tests. Neither statistical sophistication nor the ability to determine what the business man wants is sufficient qualification for the title of "applied psychologist." There is a need for wider sampling of behaviors...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Canadian Journal of Psychology 1957-09, Vol.11 (3), p.164-170
1. Verfasser: McBain, W. N
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:A general discussion of the problem of improving the validity of selection tests. Neither statistical sophistication nor the ability to determine what the business man wants is sufficient qualification for the title of "applied psychologist." There is a need for wider sampling of behaviors. More representative tests may be derived from the use of hypothetical constructs based upon theory from academic psychology.
ISSN:0008-4255
1196-1961
1878-7290
DOI:10.1037/h0083710