Three of Guilford's tests of divergent thinking were scored for ideational fluency and originality. The originality scores were reliable, but when the effects of ideational fluency were partialed out of the originality scores, all reliabilities showed substantial decrements; interest correlations dropped to zero or showed a substantial decrement.…

This study measured test-retest reliabilities and interrelationships of four common measures of lateral dominance: dowel balancing, peg placement, grip strength, and conjugate lateral eye movement. Moderate reliabilities for all measures except grip strength were obtained. Subjects' sex may be an important reliability variable. Correlations among…

Describes the construction and testing of an instrument to measure kinesthetic perception. The test can be used on the first day of typing class to predict straight-copy typing speed. Sections or variables on the test are identified that best predict straight-copy speed and number of stroking errors. (Author/SK)

Results supported the reliability of the behavior sample measure and one self-report form. Convergent validity was evident for all assertion instruments, but only the role-play measure showed pronounced discriminant validity. The utility of global self-ratings of assertion and anxiety was minimal. (Author)

The validity and reliability of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test was estimated with emotionally disturbed adolescents. Results indicated that the power of the test to predict future achievement of emotionally disturbed adolescents is comparable to that expected for normals. (Author)

An instrument to assess specific components of the clinical performance of residents, regardless of their medical specialty, was developed and validated. The Resident Evaluation Form contains 33 rating scales which measure nine categories of performance. (Author/CTM)

The study compared 29 5- to 11-year-old children's performance on two tests of articulation, the Deep Test of Articulation and the Arizona Articulation Proficiency Scale: Revised. (Author/SBH)

Research supports the reliability and validity of the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities (MSCA); but its concurrent validity with conventional intelligence tests suggests that the McCarthy General Cognitive Index and Intelligence Quotient are not comparable. The MCSA eliminates certain weaknesses found in similar tests: the Stanford-Binet and…

Tried to determine reliability and validity of an adapted vocational indecision scale designed for undergraduates. Findings suggest that characteristics of the adapted indecision scale for the graduate students sample are similar to the characteristics of the unadapted instrument for the undergraduate sample. (Author)

Explores the potential utility of the MMPI 168 with two inpatient medical populations. Correlations and clinically relevant comparisons suggest that the MMPI 168 predicted the standard MMPI with a high degree accuracy. (Editor/RK)

This study provides an analysis and cross-validation of the Strong Vocational Interest Blank (SVIB) occupational introversion-extroversion (OIE) scale, a parent of the IE scale in the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII). (Author)

This experiment tested college students whose first language is English with the TOEFL examination. The major conclusion was that TOEFL scores do not relate to academic aptitude or performance of domestic students and to evaluate English competency of native speakers with this test is inappropriate. (CHK)

The validity and utility of the stratified adaptive computerized testing model (stradaptive) developed by Weiss are empirically investigated. The model presents a tailored testing strategy based upon Binet IQ measurement theory and Lord's modern test theory. (Author/RC)

Studied the measurement equivalence of the HOME (Home Observation for Measurement of Environment) inventory in Jamaica. Found that the factor structure in the Jamaican sample was similar to the existing HOME but not an equivalent match. Also found that items related to direct cognitive stimulation by the caregiver are more relevant…

Evaluates the reliability and validity of a parental involvement measure using a group of mothers and 15-month-old infants (N=137). Factor analysis revealed that the measure's four scales were internally consistent. Results indicate moderate to high test-retest reliability and substantial evidence of construct validity. (RJM)