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Welcome! You have accessed the Biographical Information Domain (BID), the world’s open-access repository of biographical information items (i.e., biodata.
What are Biodata Inventories? Biodata inventories include questions about an individual’s past experiences, behaviors, or life events. Biodata works based on the principle that past behavior is one of the best predictors of future behavior. Biodata questions focus on specific historical actions or experiences, such as previous work habits, volunteer activities, or educational history. Biodata is a method of measurement, not a construct itself, and can be used to assess a wide range of constructs, including personality, motivation, abilities, and skills.
Origin of the BID. The Biographical Information Domain research was sponsored by the National Science Foundation (grant number 2316813). The initial publication introducing the BID was TO BE ADDED ONCE PUBLISHED.
Permissions. The items and scales are freely and publicly available, allowing anyone to use, adapt, translate, or reproduce without needing permission. Furthermore, our research team is happy to collaborate on future research projects. Feel free to contact at EMAIL ADDED ONE PUBLISHED with inquiries.
How to cite the BID: If you use the BID, please cite the following publication – TO BE ADDED ONCE PUBLISHED