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:

New Computer System

A recently introduced or updated configuration of hardware and software designed to perform a series of tasks or solve specific problems.

Office Workers

Individuals employed in a professional or clerical capacity within an office environment, typically performing tasks related to the administration and management of a business.

Economic Sectors

Divisions within an economy segregating different types of economic activities, such as agriculture, industry, and services.

Primary Sector

The sector of an economy focused on the extraction and collection of natural resources, such as agriculture, mining, and forestry.