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Download full textKorn, Thomas A.; Dunn, Dennis J. – 1975
The paper describes the task matrix procedure for determining the task content for work samples in entry-level occupations within a specified occupational group or industry. The procedure enables the work sample developer to systematically obtain and organize task information from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles in order to identify those…
Descriptors: Entry Workers, Matrices, Occupational Tests, Task Analysis
Training Officer, 1978
Describes steps in trainability test administration: (1) teaching applicant essential job elements, (2) having applicant perform job tasks unaided, and (3) evaluating the performance. Discusses test selection, availability, and effectiveness. (CSS)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines, Job Applicants
Peer reviewedSchmidt, Frank L.; And Others – Personnel Psychology, 1977
The adverse impact of a content-valid job sample test of metal trades skills was compared to that of a well-constructed content-valid written achievement test for the same technical area. The adverse impact of the former was considerably less. Suggests that industrial psychologists should explore more fully the potential of performance testing.…
Descriptors: Majority Attitudes, Minority Groups, Performance Tests, Research Design
McGuire, Christine – 1979
Methods of assessing professional competence involve both licensing procedures, as well as assessment based on satisfactory performance of tasks associated with a professional's duties. Relicensing and/or mandated continuing education courses should not be used to ascertain professional competence in place of a demonstration of acquired skills…
Descriptors: Certification, Competence, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs
Mullins, Cecil J., Ed.; Winn, William R., Ed. – 1979
These conference proceedings contain statements from those concerned with various aspects of research on job performance measures. Following introductory remarks, the formal presentations of work and ideas include "Air Training Command Interest in the Criterion Problem," by Donald E. Meyer, "The Criterion Problem: A Personnel…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Armed Forces, Conference Reports, Cost Effectiveness
