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Download full textEmployment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Customer-Service Representative is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research; (2) fairness to minorities; and (3) usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training in…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Occupational Tests, Personnel Evaluation, Predictive Measurement
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Gambling Dealer is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research; (2) fairness to minorities; and (3) usefulness of the battery to Job Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training as Gambling Dealers. Research…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Occupational Tests, Personnel Evaluation, Predictive Measurement
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Carpenter is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research; (2) fairness to minorities; and (3) usefulness of the battery to United States Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for Carpenter positions.…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Carpentry, Occupational Tests, Personnel Evaluation
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1981
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Semiconductor Occupations is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research, (2) fairness to minorities, and (3) usefulness of the battery to United States Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Electronic Technicians, Electronics, Occupational Tests
North Carolina Employment Security Commission, Raleigh. – 1983
The United States Employment Service is now able to expand the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) coverage from approximately 400 jobs to all candidates for every job in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (over 12,000 occupations). In addition, employers can now receive more useful feedback on applicants. Instead of reporting whether a…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Job Performance, Personnel Evaluation, Personnel Management
Foxley, Bruce; And Others – 1982
A sample of 21 guidance counselors was administered the full battery of Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation aptitude tests to compare scores with the "general population" (norm group). The counselors had worked in public schools, private schools or as self-employed consultants for an average of 10 years. The average age was 42. The tests, which…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
Utah State Dept. of Employment Security, Salt Lake City. Western Test Development Field Center. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Ticket Agent is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research; (2) fairness to minorities; and (3) usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for ticket agent positions. Research…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Job Analysis, Occupational Tests
Oregon State Dept. of Human Resources, Salem. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Waiter/Waitress (Informal) is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research, (2) fairness to minorities, and (3) usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training as…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Hospitality Occupations, Job Analysis
1982
The United States Employment Service (USES) Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Refinery Operator is evaluated from three points of view: (1) technical adequacy of the research; (2) fairness to minorities; and (3) usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training in refinery operator…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Job Analysis, Occupational Tests
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1982
The United States Employment Service (USES), in cooperation with State employment services, has conducted a continuing program of occupational test research and development since the mid-1930's. This program has produced a variety of tests and assessment techniques useful in vocational counseling and in selection of individuals for specific jobs.…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Clerical Workers, Literacy, Occupational Tests
Commission on Civil Rights, Washington, DC. – 1993
Because of concerns about the validity of tests used in education and employment, a consultation on June 16, 1989, focused on tests of ability, achievement, and other skills. Invited experts were asked to address a set of issues common to both education and employment testing, primarily related to test construction procedures and how to establish…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Civil Rights, Educational Testing
