PSY 320 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: English Army, Army Alpha, Personnel Selection
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One way to measure is to conduct them on a one-on-one basis. Tester brings each individual into a private space and allows the person to take the test without the distraction of other people in the room. Test is given in a quiet space free of most distractions. Tests used in personnel selection and evaluation are written. Test must be read by the test taker and the answers written either on paper or in some computerized form. Army beta - given orally to those who could not read. Sometimes, it is important that a person be able to react quickly. Some tests are designed to assess a person"s ability to think fast and react rapidly. Increase the variability in the test scores, which allows for a greater range to select from. Designed so that the majority can finish the entire test. Purpose is to determine the depth of the test takers" ability or knowledge.
