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How to read a psychometric report

Start with the purpose of the assessment, the meaning of each scale, and the comparison group. Then decide which questions the profile raises about the work.

Read the scale legend

Check whether the number is a raw score, a percentile, or a category defined by the method. A percentile shows a position relative to a specified comparison group. Check which group the report uses.

Connect a finding to a situation

Suppose a report suggests that the person checks data carefully before making a decision. Ask when that helped and when the team needed a faster call. Compare the examples with the demands of the role.

Identify where more evidence would help

Choose one finding that could influence a decision. Ask which examples support it and where the person behaved differently. Use several relevant sources when making consequential decisions.

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