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McBride, James R. – 1986
An overview of the development of a computerized version of the Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT) is presented. It describes the previously existing printed version of the DAT, design of the computerized adaptive edition, calibration of the test items for use in the computerized version, and two field studies that compared the Adaptive and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adaptive Testing, Aptitude Tests, Comparative Testing
Download full textWang, Lin – 1993
The Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) is a multiple aptitude battery designed to measure junior and senior high school students' and adults' ability to learn or succeed in certain areas. The test is suitable for group administration and is primarily for use in educational and vocational counseling, although it may be used in employee selection. The…
Descriptors: Ability, Adults, Aptitude Tests, Career Counseling
