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What Tests Don't Measure.
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Tyler, Leona E. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1984
Contends that one basic limitation of measurement techniques is that tests cannot measure unique characteristics, but only traits common to many people. Discusses limitations regarding intelligence, interest, and personality tests and concludes that test scores give us clues to be followed rather than definite measurements. (LLL)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Predictive Measurement, Psychological Testing, Test Interpretation
Social Desirability: Its Relevance to the Measurement of Hopelessness and Suicidal Behavior.
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Linehan, Marsha M.; Nielsen, Stevan L. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983
States that the correlation between social desirability (SD) and hopelessness is open to several interpretations, but, in the absence of further data, concern for false-negative rates dictates caution in interpreting hopelessness scores when assessing suicidal behavior. Presents data on the relationship of SD, hopelessness, and prediction of…
Descriptors: Opinions, Predictive Measurement, Psychological Testing, Research Methodology
Ability Tests? A Shot in the Dark
Petrovsky, Arthur V. – Prospects, 1973
Several areas of controversy between Soviet pyschologists and their Western colleagues concerning the usefulness of tests for measurement of mental ability are noted in this article. The author outlines test procedures suggested by Russian psychologist, Lev Vygotsky. (SM)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Educational Theories, Measurement Techniques, Predictive Measurement
Relative Efficacy of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Short Forms with Outpatients
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Edinger, Jack D.; Norwood, Peggy E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1975
Investigated the efficacy of various WAIS short forms among outpatients. Results favor Pauker's (1963) short form but also show a decrease in correspondence between short-form and Full Scale scores when the short forms are administered separately. (Author/EJT)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Tests
TESTING IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS CATERING TO SEASONAL AND MIGRANT FARMERS.
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PINNOCK, THEODORE J. – 1967
THE PURPOSE OF TESTING IN SEASONAL AND MIGRANT FARMERS' EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IS NOT FOR MEASUREMENT BUT FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE DEGREE AND INTENSITY OF HELP NEEDED. TESTS SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY THE TEACHER TWO OR THREE WEEKS AFTER CLASS BEGINS WHEN POSSIBLE. THEY SHOULD BE SCORED CAREFULLY, AND THE RESULTS ANALYZED AND INTERPRETED. THE AUTHOR…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Testing, Group Testing
Proceedings of the Invitational Conference on Testing Problems. (New York, New York, October 29, 1955).
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Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. – 1955
The conference focused upon the users of tests in counseling and guidance. The first session centered on multi-factor ability test batteries, with papers on Use of Multi-Factor Aptitude Tests in School Counseling, by Robert D. North; Use of the General Aptitude Test Battery in the Employment Service, by Pauline K. Anderson; Service Tests of…
Descriptors: Adults, Aptitude Tests, Career Counseling, Career Guidance
ADEQUACY OF TEST VALIDITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL PREDICTION.
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WEITZ, HENRY – 1967
COUNSELORS OFTEN ADMINISTER TESTS OF QUESTIONABLE VALIDITY. IN RELIABILITY STUDIES, EVERY PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO STABILIZE THE STIMULUS SITUATION. IN ASSESSING VALIDITY, CONCERN CENTERS ON BEHAVIOR UNDER DIFFERENT STIMULUS CONDITIONS. CRONBACH'S THEORETICAL LIMIT FOR A VALIDITY COEFFICIENT OF A TEST IS THE SQUARE ROOT OF THE RELIABILITY…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Counseling, Counseling, Counseling Objectives