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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
Boyle, Gregory J.; And Others – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1988
The appropriateness of American norms for the School Motivation Analysis Test (SMAT) for use in Australia was studied, using 277 Australian secondary school students (99 males and 178 females). The SMAT appeared suitable for use with Australian secondary school students and the available norms appeared appropriate. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, National Norms
Szaday, Christopher; And Others – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1989
The criterion validity of the primary, elementary, and intermediate school forms of the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) in an Australian context was studied. Results with about 8,000 children in grades 1 through 8 support the criterion validity of the OLSAT for Australian samples. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Age Groups, Comparative Testing, Concurrent Validity
Hamer, Ann – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1988
Use of the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test in Australia was studied by comparing it with existing research, scores on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R), and other attainment tests. Subjects were 142 children aged 7-11 years. The suitability of the instrument in Australia is discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Comparative Testing, Correlation
