ABSTRACT
In selection, testing, and assessment contexts, the fundamental task is to make accurate predictions about a person's current and future job performance based on limited information obtained during the selection/testing process. The more accurate and relevant the information obtained in the selection/testing process, the better this prediction is going to be. The magnitude and consequences of testing in today's world is staggering. From assessments in elementary and high school, to college and graduate admissions, to employment testing and certification, to placement in military occupations, millions of people are affected by testing each year. When done correctly, such testing programs improve the effectiveness of organizations and possibly entire nations. Therefore, the continued search for better and more efficient predictors of performance is critical.
