Normative Groups
Normative groups provide a basis for interpreting test scores. When candidates complete certain assessments, their results are compared to selected normative groups. This means you can quickly and easily understand how the individual is likely to perform relative to their peers.
In the following example, a candidate is compared to the three relevant normative groups highlighted in red.
The composition of normative groups influences the type of interpretation made about an individual’s performance on pre-employment tests. It is, therefore, crucial to use accurate and relevant normative comparison groups when testing to ensure optimal recruitment outcomes.
Onetest provides a range of normative groups to aid interpretation of results for the following psychometric tests
Onetest Cognitive Ability Test,
Onetest Work Safety Assessment,
Onetest Work Reliability Scale,
Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test and the
16 Personality Factor Questionnaire. Importantly, Onetest’s normative groups are reviewed and updated annually to ensure they are accurate, current and relevant for the Australian workforce.
The
Onetest Values Inventory,
Onetest Work Preferences Profile and
Onetest Behavioural Profile are scored using different methods and do not require normative group comparisons.
Onetest provides four types of comparison groups to aid interpreting test results.
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Industry |
Over 20 specific normative groups covering a broad range of industries including Retail, Sales, Clerical and Administration, IT, Transport and Logistics, Engineering and Customer Service. |
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Management |
Four management level comparison groups:
- Graduates
- Entry Level Management
- Mid Level Management
- Senior Management
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Employed Adults |
Aggregate of a broad range of industries encompassing blue-collar and white-collar across public and private sectors. |
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Company Specific Benchmarks |
Onetest can benchmark current employees at any organisation to ensure that new hires meet or exceed desired levels. |
Note that the availability of these normative groups depends on the actual test used.
Benchmarking
Company specific benchmarking allows organisations to create their own unique normative comparison groups. This is achieved by a sample of existing employees completing the relevant assessments anonymously. Onetest's APS registered psychologists then analyse their results and produce a summary report outlining the current company benchmark.
The benchmark details are then 'plugged in' to the system so candidates can be compared to the existing workforce in recruitment and business improvements measured over time.
Benchmarking allows organisations to improve overall performance by only recruiting those who meet or exceed existing levels. Improvements in key performance indicators and Return on Investment (ROI) can then be measured by conducting benchmarks annually and comparing results to previous years' to quantify shifts in performance.
Please
contact Onetest if you are interested in establishing company specific benchmarks for your organisation.