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Lyman, Howard B. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1974
It is important for counselors to understand the problems involved in testing students and also how to properly evaluate test results. This article discusses both areas. (HMV)
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Educational Testing, Intelligence Tests, Scoring Formulas
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
Knapp, Robert R.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1978
An analysis of the profiles of 1,243 secondary school students showed that 45 percent had the same Group cluster as their peak interest on two successive years, demonstrating the stability of the COPSystem interest classification. (Author)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Interest Inventories, Research Projects, Secondary Education
Mehrens, William – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1981
Responds to the Nader report on the Educational Testing Service authored by Nairn. Major themes of the nine chapters of the report are addressed. The last sections provide comment on the responses of the Educational Testing Service. (RC)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Bias, Credibility, Educational Testing
Sharf, Richard S. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1978
A computer-based narrative report integrating results from the Strong Vocational Interest Blank, the Opinion Attitude and Interest Survey, and the Cooperative English Test was compared with a standard profile format. No differences were found between the two methods for male and female. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, College Students, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Testing
Johnson, Richard W.; Thomas, W. F. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1973
The feasability of using the College Qualification Test (CQT) to predict scores on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is supported by a multiple regression analysis conducted among freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Author)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Bound Students, College Entrance Examinations, Educational Testing
Jepsen, David A., Comp.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1982
Addresses trends in test development and interpretation over the past 10 years and explores test and inventory usage in counseling centers in three articles. Reactions, in two articles, address specific issues raised and overall trends. (RC)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Educational Testing, Evaluation Methods, Interest Inventories