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Peer reviewedPoggio, John P.; And Others – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1986
This article discusses the range of validation studies conducted in Kansas in examining the validity of the National Teachers' Examination as a certification test for that state. It is argued that the validation of certification tests calls for a wider range of studies than typically are undertaken. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Job Analysis, Minimum Competency Testing, National Competency Tests, Scaling
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A Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Respiratory Therapist was developed by the U.S. Employment Service (USES). The technical adequacy of research, fairness to minorities, and usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training in respiratory therapist positions were examined. Research…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Inhalation Therapists, Job Analysis
Utah State Dept. of Employment Security, Salt Lake City. Western Test Development Field Center. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Ticket Agent is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research; (2) fairness to minorities; and (3) usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for ticket agent positions. Research…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Job Analysis, Occupational Tests
Peer reviewedD'Costa, Ayres G. – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1986
Job relevance and adverse impact are major validity concerns relative to credentializing examinations. This article recommends that examination blueprints utilize a competency model based on: (1) job functions assigned; (2) level of expertise expected given the content and resources available; and (3) specific context and situation in which the…
Descriptors: Adults, Certification, Competence, Credentials
Oregon State Dept. of Human Resources, Salem. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Waiter/Waitress (Informal) is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research, (2) fairness to minorities, and (3) usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training as…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Hospitality Occupations, Job Analysis
1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Refinery Operator is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research; (2) fairness to minorities; and (3) usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training in refinery operator…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Job Analysis, Occupational Tests
Roth, Rod; Hanner, Austin – 1982
This paper presents the legal rationale for using the National Teacher's Examination (NTE) validation procedure, which was used in Arkansas to determine cut-off scores for teacher certification. A review is given of the decision, by the United States Supreme Court, upholding use of the NTE by South Carolina in that state's teacher certification…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Higher Education, Job Analysis, Minimum Competency Testing
