Which of the following statements is true of concurrent validity?
A) Concurrent validity is difficult to assess because employees are not always readily available and cannot take the predictor test immediately.
B) Concurrent validity is measured when applicants' test results are compared with subsequent job performance.
C) Concurrent validity is measured when an employer tests current employees and correlates the scores with their performance ratings on appraisals.
D) Concurrent validity is disadvantageous in that it increases the time needed to complete a validation study.

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Concurrent validity is measured by testing current employees and correlating their scores on the predictor test with their performance ratings on appraisals. Option A is incorrect as concurrent validity is assessed when employees are undergoing the hiring process, not after. Option B is incorrect as predictive validity measures job performance after an individual has been hired based on their test results. Option D is incorrect as concurrent validity is one of the quicker validation methods compared to predictive validity.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Concurrent Validity