5.1 Interpreting test results

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Drew has previously used the SHL Critical Reasoning Test Battery for what used to be his graduate training scheme.  However, this is now an apprenticeship scheme ranging from level 3 to Level 7 and Drew would like to know if this test battery is still appropriate. 

Look at the norms for the SHL Critical Reasoning Battery for Verbal Evaluation VC1.3

Which norm group would be most appropriate for an applicant that was interested in the Human Resources section of ReSolve?

SHL Critical Reasoning Battery

SHL Critical Reasoning Battery

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Are there any other norm groups that would be appropriate?

SHL Critical Reasoning Battery

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Are there any cautions that you would take when interpreting a score on using the chosen Norm group?

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SHL Critical Reasoning Battery

Is the SHL Critical Reasoning Battery appropriate to use for the new apprenticeship scheme? Please explain your answer?

Drew is interested in the CARRUS abilities as an alternative to the SHL Critical Reasoning Battery and has decided to pilot this test on the first cohort. For a candidate wishing to work in the HR sector which part of the CARRUS would you consider being most important and why?

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For the role in the HR sector which would be the most appropriate Norm group.  Please explain your answer in terms of the following

• The rationale for choosing this Norm group
• Any necessary cautions
• Size of the norm group

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The Research and Development sector.  Is a relatively small part of the business which is responsible for designing and research and lifesaving technology.  For an apprentice looking for an opportunity in this sector rank in order of importance (1 being most important and 4 being least important) which of the CARRUS abilities would you consider most appropriate for this sector of the business? 

Comparing Samirah’s and John’s scores on the CARRUS profile.

Drew Kingston would like to know if there is a real difference between

• Samirah’s score and John’s scores on the Mechanical ability test?
• Samirah’s score and John’s scores on the Verbal ability test?
• Any cautions that should be taken when interpreting the scores.
• If Samirah and John are suitable for their desired areas of working (i.e. HR and R and D)

Please write a short report for Drew to explain your answer to the above and include in this consideration of the norm group, the standard error of the group mean and the standard error of the candidate’s scores.  Your answer should also make reference to validity information and any other relevant background information.  Once complete please upload your report for assessment.

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For this task you will need to look at the MTQ Plus technical manual and consider the MTQ Plus profiles of candidates John and Samirah.

John and Samirah profiles

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Are the learning orientation scores truly different? Please explain your answer.

John and Samirah profiles

Are the overall commitment scores truly different? Please explain your answer

Using the CARRUS and MTQ Plus profiles and the background information for Samirah and John.  (Pick only one or two elements of the MTQ Plus to integrate into your answer).

Which sector would you look to place each of these candidates?

John and Samirah profiles

Meet the candidates

Which of John and Samirah’s  MTQ Plus profiles may be a cause for concern and worthy of further exploration at interview and why ? Pick no more than two elements each.

John and Samirah profiles