Suppose You Are Consulting for a Company That Uses a Test

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Essay

Suppose you are consulting for a company that uses a test to predict how successful job applicants might be on the job.  The test is being challenged in the courts.  Discuss the types of evidence you would use to defend the test.

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Definitions:

Laser Printer

A high-resolution printer that uses a technology similar to that of a photocopier. It is the fastest type of computer printer and produces the highest-quality output.

Ink-Jet Printer

A nonimpact printer that forms characters by using a series of dots created by tiny drops of ink.

High-Quality Output

The result of operations or work processes that meet or exceed predetermined standards of excellence.

Medical Office

A facility or setting where medical professionals provide patient consultations, treatments, and other healthcare services.