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Job Specific Tests and an Overview of Research on Alternatives.

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MacLane, Charles N.; O'Leary, Brian S. – 1988

The development of job-specific tests (JSTs) for two occupations is discussed. A reading comprehension test and a mathematical reasoning test were developed for Customs Inspectors, and a reading comprehension test was developed for Social Security Claims workers. JST items incorporated reading samples or math problems from those found on the job.…

Descriptors: Cognitive Tests, Employment Qualifications, Ethnic Groups, Factor Analysis