Relationship between observational accuracy and accuracy in evaluating performance

Kevin R. Murphy, al et al

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Abstract

Examined relationships among components of accuracy in tasks of performance rating and observational accuracy. Measures of elevation, differential elevation, stereotype accuracy, and differential accuracy were obtained in a teacher rating task. 44 undergraduates viewed videotapes of 4 graduate student lecturers and rated each using the Frequency Rating scale to measure accuracy in behavioral observation, as well as standard teacher evaluation forms (the Performance Evaluation scale). Measures of elevation, differential elevation, and differential accuracy in rating the frequency of behaviors previously defined as critical incidents were related to corresponding measures of accuracy in evaluating performance. Data suggest that accuracy in observing or evaluating performance is not a generalized ability, but different types of accuracy are independent. Frequency ratings are tied to specific behaviors chosen on the basis of clarity and relevance, while performance evaluation requires complex, abstract judgments about performance quality. (16 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)320-325
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Applied Psychology
Volume67
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1982
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • observational accuracy & performance rating accuracy in teacher rating task, college students

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