The Extent to Which Performance on the Measure Is Related

question 37

Multiple Choice

The extent to which performance on the measure is related to performance on the job is called:

• A)reliability.
• B)validity.
• C)generalizability.
• D)utility.
• E)authenticity.

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Definitions:

Persistence

refers to the enduring existence or continual occurrence of a characteristic, condition, or effect over a long period.

Biologically Magnified

Refers to the process by which certain harmful substances, such as pesticides or heavy metals, increase in concentration as they move up the food chain.

DDT

Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, a synthetic pesticide known for its environmental persistence and effects on wildlife.

Parathion

A highly toxic organophosphate pesticide used to control insects in agricultural settings.