Affirms the evidence for predictive validity of assessment centers and concludes that assessment centers can work for a variety of purposes and in numerous contexts. Raises possible explainations for the predictive validity observed in assessment centers and raises implications for practice and guidance of future research. (Author/KS)

Describes paper and pencil predictions of employee theft and examines studies of validity, reliability, and adverse impact of these tests. Results showed consistently positive correlations, but identified a variety of methodological differences which make the direct comparison of test validities suspect. (LLL)

Presents the drastic effects that selection on several variables can sometimes have on the validity of predictor variables. Discusses practical implications of correcting correlations for selection effects and reporting results of validity studies. (Author)

The issue of interpretation of standard test scores of minorities is discussed. The history of the issue is reviewed. The National Academy of Science's decision to reinterpret the scores of minorities is summarized. (YP)

Evaluates the effectiveness of five admission models in predicting student performance in a Masters of Business Administration program. Found the regression model predicts graduate success better than the other models, but none of the models improved upon the admission officer's judgment. (Author/JAC)