Study Guide for INP3004/MAN3360

Test #2, Chapters 4-6

Chapter 4

Predictor –

Criterion –

Reliability (know what each measure is and pros and cons)

Test-Retest –

Equivalent Forms or Parallel Forms –

Internal Consistency –

Split-Half –

Cronbach’s alpha or KR20 –

Inter-rater –

Validity (know what it is and the differences between the types of validity measures, pros and cons) –

Criterion-related –

Concurrent –

Predictive –

Content Validity -

Face validity –

Construct Validity –

Convergent –

Divergent –

Selection Tests (what would you use each one for)

Speed vs Power –

Individual vs Group –

Paper & Pencil vs Performance –

Ethical concerns of Testing -

Sources for acquiring tests –

Cognitive Ability Tests (types of intelligence) –

Mechanical Aptitude Tests –

Sensory/Motor Ability Tests –

Personality Inventories –

Integrity Tests –

Physical Abilities Tests –

Test Batteries –

Computerized Adaptive Testing –

Interviews –

Reliability

Validity

Other variables affecting interviews

Assessment Centers –

Work Samples –

Situational Exercises –

Biographical Information (Biodata) –

Letters of Recommendation –

Drug Tests –

Chapter 5

Civil Rights Act and other Laws affecting I/O Psychology

Adverse Impact

How is it determined?

EEOC –

Court rulings that affect I/O psychology –

Regression (know what the variables mean, when and how would you use it?)

Recruitment –

Realistic Job Preview -

Affirmative Action –

BFOQ –

Selection

Predictor validity -

Selection ratio -

Base Rate –

Banding –

Selection procedures (what they are and pros and cons)

Multiple Regression –

Multiple Cutoff –

Multiple Hurdle –

Test Utility –

Chapter 6

Why train employees?

Phases of skill acquisition.

Training strategies

Speed

Innovation

Quality Enhancement

Cost-reduction

Needs assessment –

Organizational Analysis

Task Analysis (know various steps)

Person Analysis

Types of training (what they are and pros and cons)

On-site

OJT

Vestibule

Job Rotation

Apprentice

Off-site

Lectures

Audio-Visual

Conferences

Programmed instruction

Computer-assisted instruction –

Simulation –

Role playing –

Cultural Diversity -

Sexual Harassment

Quid pro quo

Hostile environment

360 degree Feedback –

Mentoring Programs –

How to evaluate training

Know the 4 different criteria

Know the 4 different types of training validity