Statistics Made Easy for Personnel Selection

Overview:

This one-day course will provide participants with an understanding of basic statistics used in the selection profession. Topics include sampling, measures of central tendency, variation, correlation, standard scores (e.g., z-scores and t-scores), and difference tests. Applications to test development, administration, evaluation, and adverse impact will be thoroughly addressed, particularly with respect to exam reliability and validity, item functionality, and overall test effectiveness.  Course content will be covered using a combination of lecture, discussion, and group exercises.

Objective:

To compute, interpret, and present basic statistics commonly used in selection practices.  To apply statistical findings to the evaluation and modification of exams and hiring practices.

Intended Audience:

Personnel analysts, managers, or individuals responsible for the development of employment testing and selection programs.

Participants are strongly encouraged to take this course, or a comparable statistics course, prior to taking the following Certified Selection Analyst program courses: Supplemental Applications; Developing Interviews; Work Sample and Performance Tests; Developing and Using Written Exams; Interpreting Item Analysis; Pass Point Setting. This course will provide a thorough understanding of exam statistics and measurement concepts.

Tuition:

$155 per participant

Class Offered:

October 27, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

April 17, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

June 13, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.