Validation of employment tests for telephone company installation and repair occupations

Abstract

Used proficiency measures obtained from a Learning Assessment Program (LAP) as criteria in testing. Samples consist of employees, 211 minority and 219 nonminority, of 5 geographically spread telephone companies. 5 aptitude tests were administered at employment. Ss went through the LAP prior to obtaining on-the-job experience. Test scores were correlated with the proficiency measures and the coefficients for minority and nonminority Ss compared. All tests are significantly predictive of success in the LAP, and correlation coefficients for the 2 samples are comparable. Regression equations for the 2 samples were also compared. The slopes are nearly identical, though the intercepts differ. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)