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    Background:

    • Understanding applicant reactions to employment tests is crucial for fair and effective selection.
    • Perceptions of test fairness and validity can influence applicant engagement and outcomes.
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  • Statistical methods were used to assess the relationship between test reactions, race, and the underlying construct.

    • Main Results:

    • African American applicants perceived the video measure as more face valid than the reading measure.
    • Caucasian applicants reacted less favorably to the video measure.
    • Test reactions and race showed minimal relationship to the measured construct beyond the latent factor.

    Conclusions:

    • Test reactions did not significantly alter the underlying construct measured by the tests in this context.
    • While racial differences in face validity perceptions exist, the overall impact on the measured construct was minimal.
    • These findings contribute to understanding test perceptions in law enforcement selection.