HRM634 Validity & Correlation Coefficients
Introduction
Why should I care about validity and correlation coefficients? Can’t I just use whatever selection tool I like best?
Unit Learning Outcomes
- Describe various types of measurement. (1, 2, & 3)
- Analyze the Importance of Correlation Coefficients and Scores (1, 2, & 3)
Directions
Answer BOTH of the discussion questions. Include at least 2 outside sources in your postings for full credit.
- Annika wants to implement a customer service test for her store. You compared two and found the following validity correlation coefficients: Test 1=.15, Test 2=.75. Annika prefers Test 1, Why do you recommend Test 2 over Test 1?
- After implementing the customer service test, you found it results in disparate impact in gender. When would it be acceptable to use a measure that predicts job success, but that results in adverse impact?