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Strahan, Robert F. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1987
Describes two new measures of consistency which refer to the extent to which more closely related scale types are found together in Holland's Self-Directed Search sort. One measure is based on the hexagonal model for use with three-point codes. The other is based on conditional probabilities for use with two-point codes. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Personality Measures, Reliability
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Schwarz, J. Conrad; Williams, Bronwen E. – Sex Roles, 1986
With data gathered from 96 female college students, intercorrelations were examined among self-concept ratings and scales from two personality-trait measures of masculinity and femininity. When balanced for the desirability of trait items, personality-trait scores of masculinity and femininity were inversely correlated with each other. (Author/KH)
Descriptors: College Students, Data Interpretation, Females, Femininity
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Reinehr, Robert C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes a technique for demonstrating personality scale validation techniques to introductory psychology students. Claims that the technique promotes a better grasp of the principles of test validation. Results include better class discussion, written reports, and examination grades. Suggests that introducing practical applications before…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Rating Scales, Data Interpretation, Demonstrations (Educational)