TWO PITFALLS IN ASSESSING FAIRNESS OF SELECTION TESTS USING THE REGRESSION MODEL

This note examines two potential pitfalls in applying the Cleary or regression model of test fairness. The first lies in a misinterpretation of significance tests on intercept differences which can result when the researcher is unaware of the properties of analysis of covariance tests for intercept differences and relies on computer printouts of regression equations. The second lies in the dependence of some tests for intercept differences on predictor scaling. Once aware of them, the researcher can avoid both these pitfalls.     

Unethical Practice as Perceived by Mental Health Professionals: The Next Generation

Replicating a study done 15 years ago, the authors mailed a survey to psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and marriage and family counselors who were listed in the San Antonio Yellow Pages to get information about their perceptions of the incidence of unethical practice. Results show a shift in perceived unethical practice over the 15-year time frame.