evaluative standards like reliability and validity. Alongside the research work here describes the various phases in a selection process and a case study which help understand how reliability and validity can be examined and achieved over the entire selection process. Validity Validity in general is “the accuracy in measurement and it must measure what it purports to measure” (Cooper‚ Robertson and Tinline‚ 2003‚ pp 49) Different types of validity can be considered as per the
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Misunderstandings LaRhonda Bacon Business Communications and Critical Thinking BCOM/275 October 1‚ 2012 Dr. B. Bourne Who was the sender? Both Co-Owners Who was the receiver? Employees What was the message? No bonuses for the upcoming year What channel was used to send the message? A memo What was the misunderstanding that occurred? The memo discussed the profit sales from memo ~ “What we think and what the company can do‚ based on generated profit‚ are two different things
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webpage‚ to a pamphlet titled “The DEA position on marijuana.” Within this pamphlet the “Drug Enforcement Administration” (n.d.) states: The campaign to legitimize what is called “medical” marijuana is based on two propositions: first‚ that science views marijuana as medicine; and second‚ that the DEA targets sick and dying people using the drug. Neither proposition is true. Specifically‚ smoked marijuana has not withstood the rigors of science–it is not medicine‚ and it is not safe. Moreover‚ the
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Validity and Reliability of Research HCS/465 July 26‚ 2013 Validity and Reliability of Research In today’s society researchers use many methods to determine facts‚ rules‚ laws‚ and regulations. Politicians‚ scientists‚ health care organizations‚ and educational groups provide solutions and reasoning to how and why the study of research is important in everyday living. According to the Webster
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According to House (2015) "Credibility: A qualitative data measure focused on ensuring that the results represent the underlying meaning of the data." When it comes to credible sources there are many things to take into consideration when researching for credible articles. Some of the things that one has to take into consideration are:does the author credentials correlate with the research study‚ is there any form of conflict of interest for the author that can be considered as being bias‚ is the
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Assignment 1.1 NAME BCOM 275 September 22‚ 2013 NAME Assignment 1.1 Communication Process Model Reflection: Write one paragraph for each question (200-300 words) in which respond to the following: 1. What did you learn about the communication process from this activity? Each step in the communication process is vital‚ and without following through on each step‚ the message may get lost. In the workplace‚ you can lose time and money when the message
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To understand demonstrative communication‚ we must understand what communication is to begin with. Communication is the process of sending and receiving information. There are many ways we can exchange this information whether it be in verbal or nonverbal means. Verbal communication is a way of communicating on face-to-face level using words‚ sounds‚ language‚ and speaking. Nonverbal communication is a way of communicating through nonverbal messages ways usually through eye contact‚ body language
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BCOM/275 WK4 Assignment: Knowing Your Audience Communication Release Communication To Family Face-To-Face We regret to inform you that your family member is among 33 workers currently trapped due to cave-in. We want you to know that as we speak‚ we have rescue workers on site doing everything possible to bring every worker to safety as soon as possible. We will keep you informed as new information develops. • I this statement I don’t wont to give too much information about the events
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Demonstrative Communication BCOM/275 November 26‚ 2012 Allen Sutton By: Melissa Lohr Demonstrative Communication is a type of communication that observes non verbal cues. Examples of non-verbal cues include tone of voice‚ facial expressions‚ and body language. Communication can be defined as the process of sending and receiving messages. Communication involves the exchange of thoughts‚ messages‚ or information with a person or persons. Communication can be verbal or nonverbal‚ written
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this assignment is to test whether students are able to identify a good test‚ by looking at characteristics. Students should exhibit their comprehension of what the process of developing a psychological assessment entails. Students will need to familiarize themselves with basic scaling and measurement concepts. The role of validity and reliability is an important aspect and students will be required to identify the role that they play. Students will comprehend the process of test development linked
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