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Peer reviewedPrediger, Dale J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1980
Holland types characterizing 34 occupational groups are reported for Self-Directed Search (SDS) standard scores. Results are compared with the Holland types obtained raw scores. Results imply that SDS standard scores are more accurate than raw scores in describing the Holland types of occupational groups. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Interest Inventories, Job Applicants, Job Search Methods
Peer reviewedPrediger, Dale J.; Hanson, Gary R. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1976
The widely divergent career options suggested to men and women by the Self-Directed Search (SDS) raw scores are noted and misunderstandings concerning the implications of Holland's assessment procedures for his theory are discussed. Holland's defense of raw score reports of personality characteristics is found wanting especially in light of the…
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Students, Individual Characteristics, Interest Inventories
