A Comparison of Statistical Infrequency and Subjective Judgment as Criteria in the Measurement of Originality.

Hocevar, Dennis

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A Comparison of Statistical Infrequency and Subjective Judgment as Criteria in the Measurement of Originality.

Hocevar, Dennis

Journal of Personality Assessment, v43 n3 p297-99 Jun 1979

The Alternate Uses test was administered to 60 college students to measure originality; scores were based on subjective judgment, statistical infrequency, and random numbers. Findings indicated that either new scoring methods or statistical methods for controlling ideational fluency should be developed. (MH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creativity, Creativity Tests, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Research Needs, Scoring Formulas, Technical Reports, Testing Problems

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