Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional Practice Exam

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What main concern should John address after scoring 90% on his first test and only 40% on the second?

Correlation
Reliability
Concurrent validity
Predictive validity

The correct answer is: Reliability

John's main concern should be reliability, which refers to the consistency of a test's results over time or across different administrations. Scoring 90% on the first test and only 40% on the second suggests a significant inconsistency in the test results, which raises concerns about how reliable the test is as a measure of knowledge or ability. If a test does not yield stable results across different instances, it may not accurately reflect an individual's true capabilities or knowledge level. While correlation involves the relationship between two variables, it doesn't specifically address the consistency of scores over multiple test instances. Concurrent validity relates to how well a test correlates with a well-established test measuring the same construct taken at the same time. Predictive validity refers to how well a test predicts future performance based on the scores obtained. Although these concepts are essential in the context of assessments and testing, they do not directly address the immediate concern of inconsistent scoring that John is experiencing. Therefore, focusing on reliability is the most pertinent action to take in this situation.