PSYC 3250 Lecture 3: PSYC3250L3A
3 Nov 2016
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It is impractical to interview thousands of applicants when a psychological test. How the test works and how it"s used/administered. Psychological testing used for critical decision making in multiple fields can be administered. Within organizational (private sector, public sector, not for profits) Additional decisions that can affect important life outcomes. Scores are used to counsel or advise the participant. Scores are used to make decisions that directly impact the test-taker. A test is not the single best method to make a decision. May have undue impact on the test taker: tests may be given weight over other sources of information, may alter the individual"s decisions or actions (not always beneficial) Other results may need to factor in if scores are close. Ex) hire the top five percent of applicants. Scores on a test are compare to others that have also taken the test. Results based on the relative ranking of scores. Decisions do not depend on comparisons of outcomes.
