PHR · Question #55
Validity is an important part of the interview process. All HR Professionals should recognize validity through the interview process. Which one of the following is not one of the four types of validit
The correct answer is B. Professional validity. The four recognized types of validity in employment testing are content, construct, criterion-related (including predictive), and face validity - 'professional validity' is not a recognized category.
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Validity is an important part of the interview process. All HR Professionals should recognize validity through the interview process. Which one of the following is not one of the four types of validity?
Options
- AContent validity
- BProfessional validity
- CConstruct validity
- DPredictive validity
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A11% (4)
- B80% (28)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
The four recognized types of validity in employment testing are content, construct, criterion-related (including predictive), and face validity - 'professional validity' is not a recognized category.
Content validity is a legitimate and recognized validity type that measures whether test content adequately represents the knowledge, skills, or tasks required by the job.
Professional validity is not one of the four established types of validity used in employment selection and testing. The recognized types are content validity (test content reflects the job), construct validity (test measures a relevant trait or construct), criterion-related validity (test scores predict job performance, including predictive and concurrent subtypes), and face validity (test appears relevant to candidates). Using an invented validity type like 'professional validity' would have no psychometric or legal grounding.
Construct validity is a legitimate validity type that assesses whether a test accurately measures the psychological construct or trait it is intended to measure.
Predictive validity is a legitimate subtype of criterion-related validity that measures how well a test score predicts future job performance.
Concept tested: Types of validity in employment selection testing
Source: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/questions-and-answers-clarify-and-provide-common-interpretation-uniform-guidelines
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