Asking different questions of job applicants during comparisons of interview ratings between these same job applicants is an example of contamination error.

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Contamination error occurs when interviewers are not using a standardized set of questions or criteria to evaluate job applicants, leading to inconsistent and biased ratings. Asking different questions of job applicants can contribute to this error.

Asking Different Questions of Job Applicants During Comparisons of Interview