The Predictive Index is a valid, reliable survey for job fit, and is an EEOC compliant tool for use within the employee selection process. If an employer asks you to complete the PI during the selection process, this is probably a non-negotiable piece of candidate information that they are collecting.

How reliable is the predictive index?

They are reliable.

87. The PI Learning Indicator™ has been evaluated multiple times over the past four years for test-retest reliability as well with studies showing test-retest parallel form estimates between 0.71 and 0.81.

What is a good predictive index score?

The average raw score on the PI LI ranges from 17-23, but it is assumed that the population average on the PI LI is 20 correct answers. Once the raw score is taken, a scale score is calculated between 100-450, with the average score being 250 which is equivalent to a raw score of ~20/50.