An examination of psychometric bias due to retesting on cognitive ability tests in selection settings.

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  • Author(s): Lievens F;Lievens F; Reeve CL; Heggestad ED
  • Source:
    The Journal of applied psychology [J Appl Psychol] 2007 Nov; Vol. 92 (6), pp. 1672-82.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: American Psychological Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0222526 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0021-9010 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00219010 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Appl Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Washington Dc : American Psychological Association
      Original Publication: Washington [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Cognition* ; Psychological Tests*; Psychometrics/*statistics & numerical data; Achievement ; Adult ; Bias ; Female ; Humans ; Male
    • Abstract:
      Using a latent variable approach, the authors examined whether retesting on a cognitive ability measure resulted in measurement and predictive bias. A sample of 941 candidates completed a cognitive ability test in a high-stakes context. Results of both the within-group between-occasions comparison and the between-groups within-occasion comparison indicated that no measurement bias existed during the initial testing but that retesting induced both measurement and predictive bias. Specifically, the results suggest that the factor underlying the retest scores was less saturated with g and more associated with memory than the latent factor underlying initial test scores and that these changes eliminated the test's criterion-related validity. This study's implications for retesting theory, practice, and research are discussed.
      ((c) 2007 APA)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20071121 Date Completed: 20080110 Latest Revision: 20171116
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1037/0021-9010.92.6.1672
    • Accession Number:
      18020804