A more complete criterion model that describes the inferences required for the rigorous
development of criteria was presented by Binning and Barrett (1989). The model is shown in
Figure 4-3. Managers involved in employment decisions are most concerned about the extent to
which assessment information will allow accurate predictions about subsequent job performance
(Inference 9 in Figure 4-3). One general approach to justifying Inference 9 would be to generate
direct empirical evidence that assessment scores relate to valid measurements of job performance.
Inference 5 shows this linkage, which traditionally has been the most pragmatic concern to