THE METHOD OF RECIPROCAL AVERAGES IN THE ANALYSIS OF PERSONNEL DATA
Abstract
CABR, EDWARD R. THR HRHOD OP BBSXFBOGAL ATOAGBB IN IBB ANALTSIS OF FERSCNKXL DATA. Au#iet, 1949* 335 pog*s« 56 Tables, 4 Figures, Bibliography* A study in applied psychology investigating the applicability of the method of reciprocal, averages as a methodology for weighting personnel data to predict at the time of employment various criteria of job performance.The four criteria of job performance studied were Job tenure, absenteeism, number of hospital visits due to injury, and number of wage increases. The weights for the categories of personnel data were established with a primary group of employees and cross validated on a holdout group of employees for each of the criteria.The method functioned with the greatest degree of success when applied to the criteria of job tenure, and ntanber of hospital visits for injury.
Degree
Ph.D.
Subject Area
Psychology
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