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Cassel, Russell N.; Reier, Gerold W. – Journal of Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Clerical Occupations, Measurement Instruments, Predictive Validity
DROEGE, ROBERT C. – 1966
RESEARCH WAS UNDERTAKEN BY THE UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE TO INVESTIGATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE EFFECTS OF PRACTICE ON TEST TAKING AND THE LENGTH OF TIME BETWEEN INITIAL TESTING (PRACTICE) AND RETESTING (SEE ALSO VT 003 819). THE DESIGN INVOLVED TESTING A SAMPLE OF STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCY EMPLOYEES WITH THE GENERAL APTITUDE…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Comparative Testing, Employees, Employment Services
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Holden, Constance – Science, 1989
The issue of interpretation of standard test scores of minorities is discussed. The history of the issue is reviewed. The National Academy of Science's decision to reinterpret the scores of minorities is summarized. (YP)
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Predictor Variables, Psychometrics, Racial Bias
Loudermilk, Kenneth M.; DiMinico, Gerald – 1969
The development and use of instruments for vocational guidance, selection, and placement within the State of Idaho are reviewed. Vocational guidance is defined as assisting the individual to understand himself, the world of work, and career choice. Selection and placement are described as activities characteristically used by educational…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Aptitude Tests, Career Counseling, Career Guidance
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1970
This revised manual for the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) discusses: (1) historical development; (2) item analysis; (3) factor analysis; (4) physical format; (5) general working population norms (ages 18-54); (6) intercorrelations of raw GATB test scores and of GATB aptitude scores; (7) development of norms for specific occupations (tables…
Descriptors: Adults, Aptitude Tests, Citations (References), High Schools