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A Factor Comparison of Old and New MCAT Scales.
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Jones, Robert F.; Thomae-Forgues, Maria – Journal of Medical Education, 1981
The old Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the New MCAT were compared by factor-analyzing the scores of a sample of 1,484 examinees who took both tests during 1976-77. Three common factors are interpreted: a general science quantitative factor, verbal ability, and interpretation skills. Variances are noted and implications of the data for…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Comparative Analysis, Factor Analysis