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Dombrowski, Stefan C.; Golay, Philippe; McGill, Ryan J.; Canivez, Gary L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2018
Bayesian structural equation modeling (BSEM) was used to investigate the latent structure of the Differential Ability Scales-Second Edition core battery using the standardization sample normative data for ages 7-17. Results revealed plausibility of a three-factor model, consistent with publisher theory, expressed as either a higher-order (HO) or a…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Bayesian Statistics, Factor Analysis, Aptitude Tests
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Thorndike, Robert L. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1985
Double cross-validation of a test battery against multiple criterion variables found the first general factor accounts for most criterion variance in cross-validated regression weights. Small contributions are made by mechanical/technical and psychomotor factors. It appears a common general factor plays the major role in validity for a range of…
Descriptors: Ability, Aptitude Tests, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure
Cureton, Edward E. – 1968
This study reports, for a group of 257 boys and a group of 286 girls, factor analyses of 43 Project TALENT aptitude and information tests, together with 48 tests from three multiple-aptitude batteries and one high-school achievement battery (The Flanagan Aptitude Classification Tests, Differential Aptitude Tests, General Aptitude Test Battery, and…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Comparative Analysis, Educational Testing