A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation of the Relationships Among Measures of Criterion Equivalence.
Abstract
Criterion equivalence deals with the possibility of substituting one criterion for another. A proximal criterion, such as grades in basic training, may be available for validating a selection battery for the Army. But the Army does not recruit for basic training per se. The Army wants to know if the selectees, on the basis of that battery, are able to qualify in various specialities (a distal criterion). Will they perform these specialties adequately in actual combat (the ultimate criterion). Could one answer yes to such questions as the above if one had used some other available criterion (an information test or peer ratings). How can one tell when a cheap, available criterion is a safe substitute for a more expensive criterion in which one would place greater faith. To answer this last question some measure of criterion equivalence, and, hence, of substitutability of the criteria in question is needed. The present study deals with various methods which have been proposed for the testing of such equivalence of criteria. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1956
- Accession Number
- AD0727273
Entities
People
- Leroy Wolins
- Paul F. Ross
- Robert J. Wherry
Organizations
- Ohio State University