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Boyle, Gregory J. – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1990
Research relating to the factor structure of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) and the Clinical Analysis Questionnaire is reviewed. Different opinions about the factors measured by the 16PF are discussed. Focusing on the second-order factor level could eliminate problems with the instruments' reliability. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Factor Structure, Literature Reviews, Personality Measures
Jenkinson, Jo – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1991
The issue of test user competency arises from the question of restrictions on the use of psychological tests. The only justifiable basis for restricting test use is one that reflects the skills and competencies of the user. Ultimately, only professional judgment determines whether a test is properly used. (SLD)
Descriptors: Competence, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Psychological Testing
Pryor, Robert G. L. – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1991
The following issues in psychological testing in Australia are reviewed: (1) commercialization of testing; (2) test user qualifications; and (3) computerization of testing. Proposed solutions include development of user guidelines, accreditation standards, test standards, and a network of test data information; and regulation by a professional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Information Needs
Matthey, Stephen – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1990
Using age norms in the Neale Analysis of Reading Ability-Revised assessments of reading ability can distort the diagnosis of reading difficulty, as evidenced in the assessment practices of the New South Wales (Australia) Department of Education. Grade-normative data (year-level norms) and abandoning the reporting of precise reading scores are…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Children, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Assessment
MacKay, G. W. – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1990
S. Matthey shows that errors may be inherent in the misuse of age-normative data in assessing reading ability. However, Matthey ignores the policies and procedures of the New South Wales (Australia) Department of Education to guard against such misuse. (SLD)
Descriptors: Age Groups, Children, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Assessment
Kendall, Ian M. – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1991
A survey identified 352 psychological tests that are used in Australia but produced in other countries. About 89 percent have been standardized for use in Australia, but no local data have been compiled for some high-use tests. Responsibilities of test distributors and users are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Utilization, Foreign Countries, International Studies, Local Norms
Jenkinson, Jo, Ed. – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1989
Nine papers are presented that focus on the Raven Progressive Matrices tests. An overview of research on the Progressive Matrices; a review of international norming studies; recent data from China, Hong Kong, Brazil, New Zealand, and Australia; and a comparison of data for retarded and nonretarded children are presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Conference Papers, Cross Cultural Studies