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Juni, Samuel; Koenig, Esther J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1982
Critiques the Jackson Vocational Interest Survey. Found the randomized technique of matching statements into forced-choice item pairs is a major flaw in the instrument. Explores conceptual issues arising when item clustering is used with forced-choice statement matching. Introduces contingency validity in item construction. (R)
Descriptors: Forced Choice Technique, Interest Inventories, Item Analysis, Psychometrics
Sink, Carolyn – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1980
Concludes that the claim that the test is available for utilization to determine career awareness and has proven to be a valid, reliable tool to obtain base information necessary for effective career programs is totally unsupported. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Measures (Individuals)
