[IPAC-List] Passing points, a different question

[Dennis Doverspike]

Joel,

Your clarification makes the situation more confusing. I could see why
incumbent Sergeants would take a new exam for Sergeant, as part of a
concurrent study or pilot. But why would they study for one? What motivation
could there be for current, experienced Sergeants to study for a test for a
job they already have? Are you paying them to take the exam?

Sticking with your original question, in that situation, you would say 100%
should pass the exam. As long as they are all competent and the criterion
for passing is minimal competence to be a sergeant, which might be a big
assumption. That is probably somewhat unrealistic, so you might adjust that
downward to 80-90% passing.

Dennis Doverspike, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychology
Director, Center for Organizational Research
Senior Fellow of the Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology
Psychology Department
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio  44325-4301
330-972-8372 (Office)
330-972-5174 (Office Fax)
ddoverspike at uakron.edu


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On Behalf Of Joel Wiesen
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:56 AM
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Subject: Re: [IPAC-List] Passing points, a different question

Hi,

Let me clarify the question.

It asks about a situation in which current, experienced, incumbent 
Sergeants study for and take a new exam for Sergeant.

Thx.

Joel


Joel Wiesen wrote:

> What percent of experienced, incumbent municipal Police Sergeants would 

> you expect to pass a typical, reasonable promotional written test for 

> Sergeant (i.e., a test based on knowledges and abilities related to 

> important/frequent tasks)?

> 

> And what is the reasoning behind your estimate?

> 

> Thx.

> 

> Joel

> 

> 

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