Proctored Versus Unproctored Internet Tests: Are unproctored noncognitive tests as predictive of job performance?

Authors: Beaty, James C.¹; Nye, Christopher D.²; Borneman, Matthew J.; Kantrowitz, Tracy M.¹; Drasgow, Fritz²; Grauer, Eyal³

Source: International Journal of Selection and Assessment, Volume 19, Number 1, March 2011 , pp. 1-10(10)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Abstract:

As the usage of unproctored Internet testing (UIT) increases in selection settings, concerns about the validity of such practices must be addressed. While recent examinations of the issue have focused primarily on the practicality, ethics, and potential legal ramifications of UIT, this paper provides an examination of the criterion-related validity of unproctored assessments. Using a database of validity evidence, we examine the predictive validity of several noncognitive assessments (i.e., personality and biodata) with respect to a number of subjective and objective job performance metrics. Results generally indicate that assessments administered in proctored and unproctored settings have similar validities. Limitations of this research and implications for practice are discussed.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2389.2011.00529.x

Affiliations: 1: PreVisor, 1805 Old Alabama Road, Suite 150 Roswell, GA 30076, USA., Email: tkantrowitz@previsor.com 2: Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 3: Applied Psychological Techniques, Darien, CT, USA

Publication date: 2011-03-01