To test the validity of your selection device for widget makers,you have given it to the present widget makers in your company and correlated it with their latest performance appraisal scores.What type of validation have you used?
A) Predictive
B) Concurrent
C) Content
D) Construct
E) Practical

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Concurrent validation involves administering the selection test and comparing the scores to current job performance of existing employees. In this scenario, the selection device was given to present widget makers in the company and correlated with their latest performance appraisal scores. Therefore, the validation used here is concurrent validation.

To Test the Validity of Your Selection Device for Widget