Abstract
A quasi-experimental design was used to investigate the effects of an "untranslated" behavioral checklist (i.e., developed without the use of a retranslation procedure) on the construct validity of assessment center dimension ratings for four exercises. Multitrait-multimethod and confirmatory factor analysis approaches were used to compare the checklist to a traditional graphic rating scale. Results indicated (a) greater discriminant validity for the behavioral checklist, (b) greater convergent validity for the graphic rating scale, and (c) greater evidence of exercise factors rather than dimension factors for both methods. It is suggested that the cognitive reduction benefits of behavioral checklists may improve the discriminant validity of dimension ratings and should be investigated in conjunction with approaches associated with gains in convergent validity. Issues related to the content validity of behavioral checklists are discussed.
Original language | English (Ireland) |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-108 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Journal of Social Behavior and Personality |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |