A Factor Comparison of Old and New MCAT Scales.

Jones, Robert F.; Thomae-Forgues, Maria

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Publication Date: 1981-Mar

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A Factor Comparison of Old and New MCAT Scales.

Jones, Robert F.; Thomae-Forgues, Maria

Journal of Medical Education, v56 n3 p161-66 Mar 1981

The old Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the New MCAT were compared by factor-analyzing the scores of a sample of 1,484 examinees who took both tests during 1976-77. Three common factors are interpreted: a general science quantitative factor, verbal ability, and interpretation skills. Variances are noted and implications of the data for admissions use are discussed. (Author/JMD)

Descriptors: College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Comparative Analysis, Factor Analysis, Higher Education, Interpretive Skills, Medical Schools, Predictive Measurement, Science Tests, Test Interpretation, Verbal Ability

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Language: English

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