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visual field

the extent of visual space over which vision is possible with the eyes held in a fixed position. In humans, the outer limit of vision for each eye extends approximately 60° nasally, 90° temporally, 50° superiorly, and 70° inferiorly. The extent varies with age: Very young children and older people have a smaller visual field. Objects nearest to the fixation point are seen with greatest clarity because visual acuity, spatial contrast sensitivity, and color vision are best in the foveal region.

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December 19th 2024

banding

banding

n. an approach to setting cutoff scores in personnel selection. Several ranges of scores known as score bands are identified, usually on the basis of the standard error of measurement for the test or predictor variable. Rather than being considered individually, all candidates who score within the same band are considered equally qualified. Consequently, hiring decisions are made from within band ranges, in contrast to traditional approaches that choose the highest scorer first, the next highest scorer second, and so forth.