The research examines the hypothesis that predictive validity will be greater for a test given under stress instructions than for a test given under relax instructions. (Author)

Introduces some methodological procedures from psychology that may be useful in curriculum research. Although the notion of construct validity lends itself well to an area as complex as curriculum, the author experienced difficulty finding studies that utilized a multimethod, multitrait matrix approach. (Editor)

Author states that psychometric research in alternative measurement models contribute to progress in the test construction field so that more qualitative behavioral information can be obtained from tests. (Author/HB)

Results confirmed a number of hypotheses regarding relationship of scales measuring self-actualization to major personality dimensions. (Authors)

This investigation was primarily concerned with a comparison of the two methods of measuring the self-concept using the same scale: the self-report of students, and the recorded perceptions of trained observers. (Authors/CB)

Results indicated that for the samples studied the OIS and the VDI were apparently measuring different constructs of vocational maturity. (Authors)

In this study a test of vocational choice was developed and field tested for construct validity. (Authors)

Evaluated was whether factor analysis of the 12 Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities subtest scores earned by 90 underachieving children (between 5 and 10 years of age) would support the dimensions of psycholinguistic processes, organizational levels, and communication channels as described in the clinical model of the instrument. (Author)

Construct validity in intelligence test construction can be attained by the use of Piaget-type tasks, which involve the basic categories of intellectual functioning''; examples are given. (Author/SP)

This investigation showed the Test of Musicality to be especially valuable in distinguishing music majors from nonmusic majors. It is questionable, though, whether the test is actually a measure of music aptitude or potential; rather, a strong case could be made for the test's being an achievement measure. (Author)

Validity of the SVIB for predicting career choice at the end of college was studied with able black and white men who were winners of National Achievement and National Merit Scholarships in 1966. Membership in career groups was predicted at least as well for these able blacks as it was for the whites. (Author)

The findings of this investigation show that the SIT and WISC are measuring the same things to a statistically significant degree. (Author)

Author discusses the implications that criterion-referenced tests have for the teacher and for testing programs in the schools. (Author/CB)