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Hyman, Ruth Bernstein – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1979
After a brief summary of evidence for the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) as a measure of self-actualization, this article presents such a systematic summary for the inner-direction and time-competence scales; it should prove valuable for decision making. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Diagnostic Tests, Research Methodology, Self Actualization
Sawyer, R. N. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1971
This study investigated the reliability and validity of the Philosophical Belief Inventory (PBI). With the exception of the relationship between idealism and pragmatism and realism and existentialism, the PBI scales appear to be assessing independent facets of belief. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Counselors, Item Analysis, Psychological Testing
Marx, Ronald W.; Winne, Philip H. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1980
Two studies involving a total of 837 intermediate-grade students found that multivariate analyses of self-concept inventories reveal dimensions uncovered by univariate methods. (NRB)
Descriptors: Children, Data Analysis, Intermediate Grades, Multivariate Analysis
Miller, Douglas E.; Kunce, Joseph T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1973
An empirical study of statistical overkill investigated the generalizability of multiple regression equations as a function of the subject/variable ratio. Data from various-sized groups of rehabilitation clients were used to develop the equations. Findings showed that equations developed on samples with less than a 10 to 1 ratio failed to…
Descriptors: Generalization, Multiple Regression Analysis, Prediction, Predictive Validity
Thomas, Ruth G.; Bruning, Charles R. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1981
Investigated the stabilities and construct validities of the Career Salience Questionnaire (CS) and the Central Life Interests Questionnaire (CLI) after minor modifications. Results indicated the modified CS and CLI are reliable for experimental use and that the CS and CLI tap different aspects of an "importance of work" construct. (RC)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Job Satisfaction, Measures (Individuals)