Question

Based on a job analysis, Bjorn believes cognitive ability will be related to managerial performance. Bjorn measures the cognitive ability of 100 existing managers and also asks their supervisors to rate their performance. Bjorn has done a ________ study.

Answer 1

Answer: A.concurrent validation

Explanation:

Concurrent Validation test is used in Sociology, Psychology, and other Psychometric or Behavioral sciences and is carried out to source for evidence that can be used to defend the use of a test for predicting outcomes.

Concurrent validity is acheived when a test correlates well with a measure that has previously been validated.

In this scenario Bjorn believes that Cognitive Ability can impart Managerial experience and so sets out to prove it in this test making it a Concurrent Validation study.

Answer 2

Answer:

Concurrent validation

Explanation:

Concurrent validity is demonstrated when a test correlates well with a measure that has previously been validated. The two measures maybe for the same construct, but more often used for different, but presumably related constructs.

An Example of Concurrent Validity:

Researchers give a group of students a new test, designed to measure mathematical aptitude. They then compare this with the test scores already held by the school, a recognized and reliable judge of mathematical ability. Bjorn measuring the cognitive ability of 100 existing managers and also asks their supervisors to rate their performance is known as concurrent validation study.