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Hansen, Jo-Ida C. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1977
Changing from the SVIB to the SCII increased the probability of machine-scoring errors. This study examined the accuracy and consistency of SCII profile scores for three commercial scoring agencies. Results indicated improved performance compared with previous studies and suggested that scoring errors should be minimal for the SCII. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Testing, Interest Inventories, Research Projects
Oliver, Laurel W. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1977
This study compared outcome of individual, multiple, and programmed modes of test interpretation of four different vocational tests with content held constant across treatments. Subjects in the individual condition scored significantly higher than subjects in either of the other two conditions on perceived effectiveness of test interpretation.…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness
Fabry, Julian; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1978
Standard scores on comparable scales of the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory and the ACT Interest Inventory were intercorrelated to test construct validity of the instruments. Significant correlations were found for the comparable scales demonstrating construct validity for male and female high school students (N=91). (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, High School Students, Interest Inventories, Research Projects
Fabry, Julian; Poggio, John P. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1977
An investigation of the relationships and underlying constructs between expressed and inventoried interests across the occupational classification scheme of Holland, Roe and Strong was undertaken. The canonical factor structures that were calculated indicated two similar bipolar structures underlying the occupational schema studied. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Development, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Factor Analysis
Harmon, Lenore W.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1976
The project described by this article attempted to determine whether there was greater sexual stereotyping in interest inventories when individuals were answering occupational titles or occupational activity items. Students (N=87) were asked to respond to the Strong Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII) which has both types of items. Results are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Females, Interest Inventories, Males
Scott, Thomas B.; Anadon, Max – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1980
Compared ACT Interest Inventory results from Native American college-bound students and Caucasian college-bound students. Congruence levels between interest scale scores and stated choice of educational major were similar for both ethnic groups. The similarity of inventory results across groups suggests that common interpretations are appropriate…
Descriptors: American Indians, College Bound Students, Comparative Analysis, Ethnic Groups
Hodgson, Mary L.; Cramer, Stanley H. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1977
An increasing number of occupational and educational planning aids are relying on self-estimates of aptitudes rather than objective measures of abilities. A preliminary examination of the accuracy of self-estimated aptitudes with high school seniors (N=74) suggests unsubstantiated self-estimates may lead to decisions based on unrealistic…
Descriptors: Career Development, Comparative Analysis, High School Students, Interest Inventories