to Parahoo (2006)‚ in quantitative studies reliability and validity are two of the most important concept used by researcher to evaluate the quality of the study that is carried out. Reliability and validity in research refer specifically to the measurement of data as they will be used to answer the research question. In most cases‚ the instrument that measures the variable is the central issues in determining the reliability and validity of the data. Whatever data collection method is used‚ the intent
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Tanglewood Case 3 Case Description/Introduction I will analyzed the information from the recruiting data and will prepare a report with the best recruiting strategy to fill up a job vacancy for a store associate at Tanglewood store. Also I will use the organizational data to determine the best methods for recruiting new staff. And finally I will develop various forms of recruitment messages to encourage individuals to apply for a new job position. “Recruitment is the process of attracting
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Stephanie Smalls MGT 210 Tanglewood Case #5 1a. Yes‚ the evidence does prove that disparate impact discrimination is present. Historical Hiring and Promotion Data: Applicant Flows Occupational category Total White* Total Non-White African- American* Store Associates External hires Applicants 18023 15193 2830 595 Hires 4145 3464 681 143 Selection ratio 23.00% 22.80% 24.06% 1.05 24.03% 1.05 Shift leader External hires Applicants
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MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: April 4‚ 2012 Mr. Donald Penchiala‚ Tanglewood Staffing Services Director Kendra Novak Thornton‚ Tanglewood HR Planning Analyst Tanglewood Regional Divisions in the state of Washington As you requested I have reviewed our staffing forecasts and our future hiring needs. My analysis consists of methods that will help us meet our staffing and organizational goals. To do so‚ I have made comparisons to our forecast availabilities with our future/ projected workforce
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VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY For the statistical consultant working with social science researchers the estimation of reliability and validity is a task frequently encountered. Measurement issues differ in the social sciences in that they are related to the quantification of abstract‚ intangible and unobservable constructs. In many instances‚ then‚ the meaning of quantities is only inferred. Let us begin by a general description of the paradigm that we are dealing with. Most concepts in the behavioral
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Written Reflection on Reliability and Validity July 24‚ 2014 Written Reflection on Reliability and Validity Educational and psychological testing assessments are one of the most important roles therapists have. The correct use and understanding of tests can provide aid‚ benefit‚ and change the life of examinees. However‚ incorrect use of instrument tools and lack of knowledge pertaining to test development‚ interpretation and improper use of tools can also damage lives. As counselors‚ we must
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ched on six measures of test quality‚ objectivity‚ practicability‚ reliability‚ validity‚ difficulty level and discrimination index. It also talks about mathematical measures like mean‚ median‚ mode‚ standard deviation and correlation that help in measuring test quality. Objective: 1. To enable the reader to define the quality of a test and measure it. a. To understand the concepts of reliability and validity in a test. b. To understand the various measurements used in defining quality
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Tanglewood Case 7 Report Tanglewood is currently in need of a new manager for their flagship store in Spokane. 20 individuals were contacted as potential candidates‚ with internal candidates contacted via referrals by regional managers and external candidates that were based on nominations from corporate offices. A total of 10 candidates have taken up the application. The company is in possession of their resumes‚ retail knowledge tests‚ standardized test scores from the Marshfield Applicant
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Test Reliability and Validity: Evaluation of the GRADE A+ Standardized Reading Assessment Assessment is the key to instruction and intervention‚ but according to Salvia‚ Ysseldyke and Bolt (2007)‚ “reliability is a major consideration in evaluating an assessment procedure” (p. 119). Reliability refers to the stability of a tests’ results over time and test reliability refers to the consistency of scores students would receive on alternate forms of the same test‚ for example Test form A and Test
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Tanglewood Case 3 Question 1 Position: Sales Associates Reports To: Shift Supervisor‚ Department Manager‚ Store Manager Qualifications: Preceding customer service/experience in sales preferred Neighborly‚ welcoming character Relevant Labor Market: Western Washington Eastern Washington Northern Oregon Southern
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