Content representativeness: An empirical method of evaluation

Abstract

Proposes an empirical method for evaluating the representativeness of the behavioral content of personnel-related programs. An example of the method is presented, in which a training program was analyzed by 3 administrators, and the corresponding job was analyzed by 10 job incumbents, using the Position Analysis Questionnaire. Analysts showed high levels of interrater agreement. Composite profiles of the training program and the job were compared, using an index of profile similarity. The index was statistically significant and showed substantial overlap. (9 ref) (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)