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Peer reviewedPrediger, Dale J. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1989
Examines "g supposition"--that general cognitive ability (g) is sufficient as descriptor of work-relevant abilities. Reviews 34 studies and reports new research on relevance of 14 cognitive and noncognitive abilities to 6 job clusters. Studies cited and reported indicated that "g" is insufficient as descriptor of work-relevant abilities.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Job Performance, Predictive Validity
Prediger, Dale J. – Educ Psychol Meas, 1969
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Biographies, Computer Programs, Item Analysis
Download full textPrediger, Dale J. – 1968
The three major project objectives were as follows: (1) development of procedures for determining the optimum number of subgroups (and hence, moderated scoring keys) required for maximizing the predictive effectiveness of an inventory; (2) development of a single scale for reporting the scores obtained from a set of moderated keys; and, (3)…
Descriptors: Answer Keys, Biographies, College Bound Students, Item Analysis
Prediger, Dale J. – 1976
Two approaches to interest inventory validation are considered. The choice between the two depends on the use being validated. The first approach assumes that interest inventories are to be used in predicting which occupations counselees will enter or prefer. The second assumes that interest inventories are to used in suggesting occupations for…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Evaluation Criteria, Group Membership, Interest Inventories
Vansickle, Timothy R.; Prediger, Dale J. – 1990
A procedure for using the interest scores of occupational group members to locate (map) occupations on Holland's (1969, 1971) hexagon is described. The procedure locates occupations throughout the hexagon--not just at six points. Score profiles for Holland's six types were obtained from administration of the Unisex Edition of the ACT Interest…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Congruence (Psychology), Education Work Relationship, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPrediger, Dale J. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1977
Two approaches to the validation of occupational interest inventories are considered. The approaches vary according to whether one is interested in predicting students' occupational preferences as opposed to assisting counselors in advisement. One empirical example using female college students is presented. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Higher Education, Interest Inventories
Prediger, Dale J.; Swaney, Kyle B. – 1985
This study determined the validity of vocational interest scores for persons with high, medium, and low levels of experience appropriate to their predominant interests. The experiences and interests of a national sample of 1,380 young adults were assessed concurrently with scales paralleling Holland's types. The degree of congruence between…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role
Prediger, Dale J.; Brandt, William E. – 1990
A project was conducted to determine whether vocational interest and ability measures can help high school students identify vocational education programs in which they will experience satisfaction and success. Six Career Planning Program (CPP) interest measures and 15 ability measures were administered to 2,101 seniors in 19 area…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Choice, High School Seniors, High Schools
