Future Inc., a high tech firm, wants to implement a new computerized selection program for its assembly personnel.First, however, it wants to ensure that the new program is at least as effective as the existing paper and pencil test. Last year, all entry-level employees were administered both the paper and pencil and computerized tests, but were hired based only on paper and pencil results.This year, performance data for these employees were compared with the computerized test results.What can this comparison best be described as?
A) an indicator of predictive validity
B) an indicator of equivalent forms reliability
C) an indicator of concurrent validity
D) an indicator of test-retest reliability

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The Answer of Future Inc., a high tech firm, wants to implement a new computerized selection program for its assembly personnel.First, however, it wants to ensure that the new program is at least as effective as the existing paper and pencil test. Last year, all entry-level employees were administered both the paper and pencil and computerized tests, but were hired based only on paper and pencil results.This year, performance data for these employees were compared with the computerized test results.What can this comparison best be described as?
A) an indicator of predictive validity
B) an indicator of equivalent forms reliability
C) an indicator of concurrent validity
D) an indicator of test-retest reliability