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TECHNIQUE CHOIX FORCE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forced-choice technique
1, record 1, English, forced%2Dchoice%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forced-choice item technique 2, record 1, English, forced%2Dchoice%20item%20technique
correct
- forced-choice method 2, record 1, English, forced%2Dchoice%20method
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forced-choice technique for self-appraisals is exemplified in a widely used interest inventory. Forced-choice ratings were introduced for evaluation of one military officer by another during World War II. 3, record 1, English, - forced%2Dchoice%20technique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- forced choice
- forced choice approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Recrutement du personnel
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode du choix forcé
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20du%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- technique du choix forcé 2, record 1, French, technique%20du%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d’évaluation du personnel selon laquelle l’employé est évalué à partir d’une grille préétablie à l’intérieur de laquelle l’évaluateur est forcé d’identifier les traits caractéristiques qui correspondent à l’ensemble de ses qualités 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20du%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Méthode introduite dans l’armée américaine en 1945, pour le choix des officiers, et pour le choix de superviseurs dans l’industrie, de conseillers d’orientation, etc. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20du%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- choix forcé
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forehand throw
1, record 2, English, forehand%20throw
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sidearm throw 1, record 2, English, sidearm%20throw
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A type of throw where] the player's throwing arm mov[es] across the same side of the body before release. 2, record 2, English, - forehand%20throw
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sidearm throw is where the player starts out with the disc away from their body and then pulls back towards the body. Sidearm is a good throw for right fade flights for right-handers (and opposite for left-handers). 3, record 2, English, - forehand%20throw
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Most drivers that fly straight and are very easy to control when thrown backhand will be too understable for a sidearm throw. 4, record 2, English, - forehand%20throw
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Disc golf terminology. 5, record 2, English, - forehand%20throw
Record 2, Key term(s)
- side arm throw
- side arm shot
- forehand shot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coup droit
1, record 2, French, coup%20droit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le choix du disque et la technique de lancer permettra des trajectoires plus complexes ;courbes, hauteur, coup droit, inclinaison du disque, force de lancer. 2, record 2, French, - coup%20droit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Réaliser un parcours de 9 à 18 cibles avec un minimum de lancers demande au joueur d’alterner coup droit, revers avec précision et puissance afin d’éviter les obstacles naturels. 3, record 2, French, - coup%20droit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du disc-golf. 4, record 2, French, - coup%20droit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-07-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Marketing Research
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forced choice approach
1, record 3, English, forced%20choice%20approach
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Market research survey in which respondents are asked whether or not a particular attribute is applicable a particular brand. 1, record 3, English, - forced%20choice%20approach
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Étude du marché
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méthode du choix forcé
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thode%20du%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- technique du choix forcé 1, record 3, French, technique%20du%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Diagnostic Aids (Psychology)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flip-flop question 1, record 4, English, flip%2Dflop%20question
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A question asked during an interview that provides the candidate with a choice of answers. 1, record 4, English, - flip%2Dflop%20question
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An example of a flip-flop question would be: "Did you apply for this position because of the salary or because you find it interesting?" 1, record 4, English, - flip%2Dflop%20question
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Aides au diagnostic (Psychologie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- question à choix forcé
1, record 4, French, question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- question ambivalente 1, record 4, French, question%20ambivalente
proposal, feminine noun
- question à alternatives 1, record 4, French, question%20%C3%A0%20alternatives
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Une technique d’examen du personnel] est celle du choix forcé. On choisira entre libellés ou adjectifs(deux ou plusieurs) ou même on établira un rang d’ordre. Voici [un exemple :] 1. Choisir la phrase qui s’applique le mieux à vous : A. J’aime aider mes amis quand ils sont dans l'ennui; B. J’aime faire de mon mieux dans tout ce que j’entreprends.(Emprunté à l'«Edwards personal preference schedule»). 2, record 4, French, - question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
question ambivalent, question à alternatives : équivalents proposés par la Commission de la Fonction publique. 1, record 4, French, - question%20%C3%A0%20choix%20forc%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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