Job Analysis PSY / 435 March 30‚ 2015 Stephanie Johnson Abstract This paper conducts a job analysis for a counselor. Evaluates the reliability and validity of job analysis. Also‚ it evaluates different performance appraisal methods that applies to the job. In addition‚ the paper explains the various benefits and vulnerabilities of each performance appraisal method. Job Analysis According to Spector (2012)‚ “job analysis is a method for describing jobs and/or the human attributes
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psychological testing the following text will attempt to graze upon some fundamental aspects of psychological testing‚ such as the major assumptions and fundamental questions‚ the definition of the term test‚ the categories of tests‚ and reliability and validity of tests. Major Assumptions and Fundamental Questions In order to use tests there have to be assumptions to be made. These assumptions will clarify if tests are an important and useful tool in the measurement of human aspects. There are four
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References: Validity Validity relates to whether an instrument measures what it intends to measure‚ and the degree of confidence that the user can have in the results obtained when using the instrument (Corr and Siddons 2005) Responsiveness The responsiveness of an instrument relates to how sensitive the instrument is at detecting meaningful and clinically important changes over time‚ which forms an important part of an instrument’s validity (Portney and Watkins 2000) Cheung
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noticed both strengths and limitations of the Dachau hypothermia study. The weaknesses of this experiment include validity‚ a lack of supporting literature‚ reporting‚ quality control‚ and cost-benefit analysis. The strengths of the study include the relevance and there was no bias. The two weaknesses that are most prominent are the validity and supporting literature. The validity of the experiment is questioned because the exact number of participants was not disclosed‚ Alexander (1945) states
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1920’s - Publications of the Cattell Group and Individual Intelligence Tests (1930) - 1935‚ revision of scales into non-verbal form - 1940‚ items are completely perceptual‚ organized to six subtests. Out of 159 items analyzed‚ 72 of the satisfactory validity and reliability were retained for the published edition. - 1949‚ adopted the format which has been retained‚ consisting of 4 subtests (series‚ classification‚ matrices and conditions). - 1961‚ slight adjustment in the difficulty level sequencing
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a faulty conclusion reached as a result of basing it on a unique case.4 However‚ I shall point out a few threats to external validity. The reason being‚ external validity is the degree to which the conclusion in a study should hold for other persons in other places and other times.4 Therefore‚ since the study is religious based‚ this poses a great threat to external validity because of people’s belief and religious convictions in different regions. Like you said‚ "People who believe in God and pray
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characteristics due to the possibility of figuring out the aim. It is also low in ecological validity due to the situations being unnatural and not relatable to real life‚ however Asch argues that the group constellation is not artificial. The internal validity does not meet the standards of the public. that pointed out that he could have been studying something other than he claimed to be‚ such as eyesight. The external validity is also questioned due to the fact that the participants were all young‚ Caucasian
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* Apart from structured interviews‚ tend to use open questions leading to qualitative data * Generate data high in validity * Lower in validity compared to questionnaires Structured = formal‚ set list of questions * Closed questions‚ multiple choice * Positivists (scientific) – standardised‚ reliable and generate quantifiable results Semi-structured = cross between
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effectiveness. First‚ recruitment and selection is discussed. Job analysis is very important in the selection process because it provides a realistic job preview and it identifies relevant traits and abilities needed for the job. Furthermore‚ predictive validity of several selection methods are discussed from which work samples‚ GMA‚ tests‚ and structured interviews are appeared to be the best predictors of future job performance. Second‚ the impact of training on organizational effectiveness is discussed
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Introduction: Nishat Group is one of the leading and most diversified business groups in South East Asia and is valued over Rs.300 billion (US$ 5 billion)‚ it ranks amongst the top five business houses of Pakistan. The group has strong presence in three most important business sectors of the region namely Textiles‚ Cement and Financial Services. In addition‚ the Group also has reasonable market share in Insurance (Adamjee and Security General)‚ Power Generation‚ Paper products (Nishat Shoaiba Paper
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