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Dolliver, Robert H. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1975
This article compared the concurrent predictive accuracy of the (SVIB) for the same subjects on three sets of scales, the SVIB-Holland scales, the Basic Interest scales, and the Occupational scales. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Interest Inventories, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity

O'Neil, James M.; Magoon, Thomas M. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1977
A sample of male Investigative subjects (N=171) who completed the SDS as freshmen in 1970 was sent a questionnaire four years later. Results indicated that, for Investigative-type freshman males, the SDS has moderately high efficiency in predicting, four years later, their ultimate major and their immediate and future vocational plans. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Males, Occupational Tests

Kratochwill, Thomas R.; Demuth, Dennis M. – Psychology in the Schools, 1976
Title I elementary school children (N=37) were administered the Arithmetic subtest of the Wide Range Achievement Test and the Key Math Diagnostic Arithmetic Test. One year later, the Metropolitan Achievement Test was administered. Correlations between the three measures are presented and discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Arithmetic, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education

Flook, William M.; Velicer, Wayne F. – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
Predictive validity of a school readiness test (Preschool Screening System (PSS)) was investigated through a teacher rating scale (Rhode Island Pupil Identification Scale) to six groups of kindergarten children of both sexes (N=245). The most powerful predictor in every group was the "Information Processing" score of the PSS. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Kindergarten Children, Learning Readiness, Predictive Measurement
Hubbard, Robert L. – 1974
The research had four purposes: describe the concept of future orientation; develop measures of future constructs; determine the impact of background, labor markets, and job training on future orientations; and evaluate the validity of the measures as predictors of training outcomes and economic success. Data were collected from a sample of men in…
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, Employee Attitudes, Futures (of Society)
Law School Admission Council, Princeton, NJ. – 1976
Research sponsored by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) between 1949 and 1974 is summarized. For each of 72 research projects, the project title, investigator's name, LSAC report number, and a one-paragraph statement of purpose and summary are presented. The methodological procedure, results, conclusions, and recommendations are also…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, College Entrance Examinations, Grade Prediction
Wilson, Kenneth M. – 1979
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Cooperative Validity Studies Project began in 1975 to fill the need for cooperation between graduate schools and testing agencies and for graduate level validity studies. More than 150 data sets from the 39 participating schools, representing over 19 fields of study, were analyzed. The data confirmed earlier…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agency Cooperation, College Entrance Examinations, Departments
Sawyer, Richard L.; Maxey, James – 1978
A sample of 260 colleges was surveyed during the years 1972-1976 to determine the validity of predicting college freshmen grades from standardized test scores and high school grades using the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Program, an evaluative and placement service for students and educators involved in the transition from high school…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, College Admission, College Bound Students, College Freshmen
Hart, Frederick M.; Evans, Franklin R. – 1976
Research conducted by the Law School Admission Council since the development of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) in 1948 is described. An overview of the research topics is provided, and relevant published reports are cited in 61 footnotes. The following topics of study are discussed: (1) use and validity of traditional predictors of law…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Entrance Examinations, Grade Point Average, Grade Prediction