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Author: | Brown, S.H. Stout, J.D. Dalessio, A.T. |
Title: | Stability of validity indices through test score ranges |
Journal: | Journal of Applied Psychology
1988 : NOV, VOL. 73, No. 4, p.736-742 |
Index terms: | APTITUDE TESTS LIFE INSURANCE EMPLOYMENT TESTING |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | An examination of the effects of correction for restriction in range and variability of validity evidence throughout the predictor score range, using a sample of 16,230 inexperienced life insurance agents, related to the Aptitude Index Battery and 1-year objective sales production, with data displayed nonlinearity and heteroscedasticity. An analysis of linear regression techniques. The relationship between the predictor and criterion. 2 studies covering discrete score categories, and truncated distribution. Methods, results and discussion. Six Tables illustrate the study. |
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