Applied Schmidt-Hunter interactive validity generalization procedure to validity data for cognitive abilities tests for law enforcement occupations. Results indicated apparently lower validities and lesser generalizability for job criteria possibly due to low validity of the criterion and potential role of noncognitive factors. (Author/ABB)

The major purpose of the present investigation was to compare the validity of a work sample test and an intelligence test for the prediction of trainability. Several lines of evidence supported the hypothesis that samples of training behavior are the better predictors. (Author)

Describes the development of a behaviorally based performance appraisal system for assessing the performance of highway patrol personnel. The items in the present scale were developed to describe proficiency levels of specific job tasks. This characteristic is expected to enhance the objectivity of the evaluation system. (Author)