Taylor-Russell tables for dichotomous criterion variables

Abstract

Considers that the widely used tables of H. Taylor and T. Russell (see pa, vol. 14:1111) for evaluating the usefulness of selection tests are inappropriate for evaluating predictors used to discriminate discrete normally distributed criterion groups where a point-biserial correlation coefficient is the proper index of validity. A set of tables is presented, similar to the taylor-russell tables, for evaluating the usefulness of selection tests where the assumptions require point-biserial validity coefficients. A graphic illustration of the rationale for developing the tables is provided. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)