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Appropriateness Measurement for Some Multidimensional Test Batteries.
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Drasgow, Fritz; And Others – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1991
Extensions of unidimensional appropriateness indices are developed for multiunidimensional tests (multidimensional tests composed of unidimensional subtests). Simulated and real data (scores of 2,978 students on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) were used to evaluate the indices' effectiveness in determining individuals who are…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Computer Simulation, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs
Validation and Comparison of Homogeneous and Occupational Interest Scales.
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Reilly, Richard R.; Echternacht, Gary J. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1979
Occupational interest scales and homogeneous scales were developed and compared on a sample of 3,072 Air Force personnel in a double cross-validation design. Results indicated that the occupational scales were slightly superior in correctly classifying satisified personnel v people in general. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Classification, Comparative Testing, Interest Inventories
Item-Option Weighting of Achievement Tests: Comparative Study of Methods.
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Downey, Ronald G. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1979
This research attempted to interrelate several methods of producing option weights (i.e., Guttman internal and external weights and judges' weights) and examined their effects on reliability and on concurrent, predictive, and face validity. It was concluded that option weighting offered limited, if any, improvement over unit weighting. (Author/CTM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Answer Keys, Comparative Testing, High Schools