Estimating the number of different selection decisions resulting from the use of alternate predictor composites

Abstract

A method was described whereby d, the number of different selection decisions resulting from the use of alternate predictor composites may be rapidly estimated from the proportion of applicants accepted and the correlation between the composites. It was further demonstrated that the correlation between 2 optimally weighted composites based upon m and n variables (m n) is equal to the ratio of the 2 multiple correlations. 2 examples were used to illustrate the use of d in evaluating selection strategies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)