Reliability and Validity of Personality Testing PaperPersonality testing has become exceedingly popular in a variety of employment settings that use these tests to project the success of potential or current employees. However, the factor analysis that is the foundation of the personality test construct poses challenges for determining the reliability and validity of the tests. In this assignment, you will explore the methods for determining reliability and validity of personality testing.General Requirements:Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:·         This assignment uses a grading rubric. Download the file, print it, and use the rubric to guide your completion of the assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.·         Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.Directions:Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words that discusses the reliability and validity of personality testing. Include the following:A discussion of the construction of personality testing: What role does factor analysis play in constructing personality tests?A discussion of the means of determining the reliability of personality tests: Which estimates of reliability are the most applicable to these tests?A discussion of the means of determining the validity of personality tests: What is the relationship of convergent and discriminant validity to these tests?A discussion of whether personality test results can be projected to potential or continued employee success: To what extent can these tests determine how well an employee will function in his or her assigned role?5.      Reliability and Validity of Personality Testing Paper1Unsatisfactory0.00%2Less Than Satisfactory74.00%3Satisfactory79.00%4Good87.00%5Excellent100.00%70.0 %Content10.0 %Discussion of the Construction of Personality TestingNo discussion of the construction of personality testing is presented.A vague discussion of the construction of personality testing is presented, but information presented is not based on scholarly sources.A cursory discussion of the construction of personality testing is presented. Information presented is from both nonscholarly and scholarly sources.A thorough discussion of the construction of personality testing is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.A thorough discussion of the construction of personality testing is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.20.0 %Discussion of the Means of Determining ReliabilityNo discussion of the means of determining reliability is presented.A vague discussion of the means of determining reliability is presented, but information presented is not based on scholarly sources.A cursory discussion of the means of determining reliability is presented. Information presented is from both nonscholarly and scholarly sources.A thorough discussion of the means of determining reliability is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.A thorough discussion of the means of determining reliability is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.20.0 %Discussion of the Means of Determining ValidityNo discussion of the means of determining validity is presented.A vague discussion of the means of determining validity is presented, but information presented is not based on scholarly sources.A cursory discussion of the means of determining validity is presented. Information presented is from both nonscholarly and scholarly sources.A thorough discussion of the means of determining validity is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.A thorough discussion of the means of determining validity is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.10.0 %Discussion of Whether Personality Tests Can Be ProjectedNo discussion of whether personality tests can be projected is presented.A vague discussion of whether personality tests can be projected is presented, but information presented is not based on scholarly sources.A cursory discussion of whether personality tests can be projected is presented. Information presented is from both nonscholarly and scholarly sources.A thorough discussion of whether personality tests can be projected is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.A thorough and insightful discussion of whether personality tests can be projected is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.10.0 %Synthesis and ArgumentNo synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources.Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. The synthesis and argument in the paper are of publication caliber.20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness20.0 %Thesis Development and PurposePaper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. The development indicated by the thesis and/or main claim is acceptable for publication.10.0 %Format5.0 %Mechanics of WritingMechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.5.0 %APA FormatRequired format is rarely followed correctly. An appropriate number of topic-related scholarly research sources and related in-text citations is not present. No reference page is included. No citations are used.Required format is attempted, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Some included sources are not scholarly research or topic-related. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.Required format is used correctly, although some minor errors may be present. Scholarly research sources are present and topic-related, but the source and quality of some references is questionable. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.Required format is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. Scholarly research accounts for the majority of sources presented and is topic-related and obtained from reputable professional sources. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.The document is correctly formatted to publication standards. All research presented is scholarly, topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. The paper could readily be accepted for publication.100 %Total Weightage