Written Tests Can Be Weak Predictors of Job Performance Because

question 41

Multiple Choice

Written tests can be weak predictors of job performance because ________.

• A)supervisors do not need mechanical abilities to do their jobs
• B)semi-skilled workers do not need mechanical abilities to do their jobs
• C)intelligence and other tested characteristics can be somewhat removed from actual job performance
• D)unskilled workers do not need perceptual accuracy and motor ability to do their jobs
• E)supervisors do not need intellectual ability to do their jobs

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Definitions:

Qualitative

Involving descriptions or distinctions based on qualities rather than on quantity or measurable criteria.

Extraneous Variables

Variables that are not the focus of a study but may influence its outcome; they are controlled or accounted for to ensure the validity of an experiment.

Statistical Control

is a method used in research to account for potential confounding variables, ensuring more accurate results.

Demographic Data

Data related to the statistical characteristics of a population, including age, race, gender, income levels, and more.