| Description |
1 online resource |
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Classroom companion: Business |
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Classroom companion. Business.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1: Introduction to Tests and Test Bias -- 1.1 What Are Tests and Why Are They Used? -- 1.2 What Is Bias and What Is Fairness? -- 1.3 Why Do We Seek to Reduce Bias? -- 1.4 What Can You Expect to Get Out of This Book? -- 1.5 Summary -- References -- 2: Linear Regression -- 2.1 Graphing and Plotting Test Scores -- 2.2 Linear Regression Visually -- 2.3 Linear Regression Mathematically -- 2.4 Predictive Validity -- 2.5 Summary -- 3: Differential Test Prediction -- 3.1 Further Explanation of 7 Examples 3.3 and 3.4 |
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3.2 Further Explanation of 7 Example 3.5 -- 3.3 Summary -- References -- 4: Measurement Variance -- 4.1 Psychological Constructs and Measurement Invariance -- 4.2 Confirmatory Factor Analysis -- 4.3 Summary -- 5: Differential Item Functioning -- 5.1 Item Response Theory Basics -- 5.2 Statistical Approach to DIF -- 5.3 Research on DIF in Standardized Testing -- 5.4 Summary -- 6: The 4/5ths Rule -- 6.1 Background on the Uniform Guidelines -- 6.2 What Is an Employee Selection Procedure? -- 6.3 Adverse Impact and the 4/5ths Rule -- 6.4 Why 4/5ths? |
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6.5 Other Important Considerations Related to the 4/5ths Rule -- 6.6 Summary -- References -- 7: Case Studies -- Glossary |
| Summary |
This book provides students with a concise introduction to test bias from a psychometric point-of-view without statistics. It uses easy to understand graphs to explain complex technical approaches to test bias giving readers a highly sought-after knowledge enabling them to be better consumers of tests. Studies performed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) consistently show that selection is a key competency for Human Resource (HR) professionals. Knowledge of test bias is a key component to effectively and legally performing this highly valued HR function. Unfortunately, test bias is rarely covered in HR classes or is presented in a highly technical manner geared to individuals with strong statistical and mathematical backgrounds. This book, requiring no previous statistical or mathematical knowledge, can be used as a supplemental textbook for any class that deals with selection, staffing, or measurement at the undergraduate or graduate level |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 8, 2022) |
| Subject |
Test bias.
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Employment tests.
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Employment tests
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Test bias
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783030899257 |
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303089925X |
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