Additional Evidence for the Accuracy of Biographical Data: Long-Term Retest and Observer Ratings.

Shaffer, Garnett Stokes; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ348881

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Publication Date: 1986

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Additional Evidence for the Accuracy of Biographical Data: Long-Term Retest and Observer Ratings.

Shaffer, Garnett Stokes; And Others

Personnel Psychology, v39 n4 p791-809 Win 1986

Investigated accuracy of responses to biodata questionnaire using a test-retest design and informed external observers for verification. Responses from 237 subjects and 200 observers provided evidence that many responses to biodata questionnaire were accurate. Assessed sources of inaccuracy, including social desirability effects, and noted application of findings to industrial uses of biodata. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Autobiographies, College Students, Higher Education, Observation, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Social Desirability, Test Reliability, Testing Problems

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