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Download full textBurtch, Lloyd D.; And Others – 1982
An objective procedure was developed and tested to determine the relative difficulty of Air Force jobs. Also investigated were (1) the measurement of task difficulty to allow comparability across specialties, (2) the quantitative appraisal of job demands based on component tasks being performed, and (3) the comparability of job difficulty to job…
Descriptors: Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Difficulty Level
Daniel, Mark; And Others – 1982
A study examined the relationship of aptitudes to the performance of skilled technical jobs in engine manufacturing. During the study, several approaches were utilized, including criterion-referenced validation, taxonomic validation, construct validation, and detailed anlaysis of the behaviors involved in performing the jobs. The study sample…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Engines, Job Analysis
Employment 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
1982
A Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) for Respiratory Therapist was developed by the U.S. Employment Service (USES). The technical adequacy of research, fairness to minorities, and usefulness of the battery to Employment Service staff and employers in selecting individuals for training in respiratory therapist positions were examined. Research…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Qualifications, Inhalation Therapists, Job Analysis
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
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
Green, Bert F.; And Others – 1982
The United States Armed Services are planning to introduce computerized adaptive testing (CAT) into the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), which is a major part of the present personnel assessment procedures. Adaptive testing will improve efficiency greatly by assessing each candidate's answers as the test progresses and posing…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Armed Forces, Computer Assisted Testing, Evaluation Methods
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
Fletcher, John; Ree, Malcolm J. – 1976
A total of 2,052 US high school boys and girls, selected from 10 geographical regions, were tested on consecutive half days using the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Form 2 and ASVAB Form 5. Effects of fatigue, training, environment and proctorial variation were minimized by experimental design. An extensive program of optical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Armed Forces, High School Students, Measurement Instruments
Peer reviewedGavin, James F.; Toole, David L. – Personnel Psychology, 1973
Study seeks to determine whether verbal and arithmetic skills measures were related to indices of job behavior for a hardcore'' unemployed sample. (Author)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Personnel Data, Personnel Evaluation, Test Validity
