[IPAC-List] Passing points, a different question

[Saul Fine]

Hi Joel,
If the purpose is for a concurrent study of a new test, I would submit that 
the real question is how to set the passing score.
Ideally, the final pass mark should include nearly all of the QUALIFIED 
incumbents.
Therefore, it might make sense to match test scores against performance 
criteria, and thereby setting the cut-score at the attainment score level of 
at least avg to above performers.
Saul

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joel Wiesen" <wiesen at personnelselection.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 3:18 PM
Subject: [IPAC-List] Passing points, a different question



> 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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