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Seymour, Richard T. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1988
Argues that occupational tests can exclude racial minorities and that many industrial psychologists have overlooked evidence that many tests are biased and that some claims for validity generalization are based on faulty science. Outlines what plaintiff's counsel looks for in deciding to try a testing case, and provides primer on how to challenge…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Employment Practices, Generalization, Minority Groups

Allen, W. B. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1988
Draws on examples from college athletics, education, and personal experience to describe racial unfairness both of using scholastic tests where they should not be used and of not using them where they should be used. Suggests that greater consideration be given to reasons for administering or withholding tests and whether such action is…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, College Athletics, Higher Education, Occupational Tests

Schmidt, Frank L. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1988
Draws from validity generalization research to summarize evidence disputing theories that objective employment tests are either biased against minorities or lack utility. Argues that group differences in test scores do not result from deficiencies in tests, but in skills they measure. Suggests that measurement-based research does not provide…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Generalization, Individual Differences