It is proposed that a national examination be used as the standard for awarding degrees to persons attending insitutions of higher learning. (CK)

The MAS was administered while drive level was systematically manipulated. Drive state was varied at four levels by the induced muscular tension technique while heart rate (HR) and galvanic skin response (GSR) activity were recorded. No meaningful relationship between MAS scores and HR and GSR activity was observed. The intercorrelation between HR…

One in a series of nine articles in a section entitled, "Electronic Computer Program and Accounting Machine Procedures.

Carefully collected, quantifiable evidence must be assembled regarding not only the content representativeness of a test but also the significance of that content. In addition, the concept of "adequacy of preparation" should be seen as separate from the issue of content validity. (Author/GC)

Obtaining the intrinsic rational validity Ebel describes (TM 508 146) requires several steps that have been neglected in developing tests of ability. These include defining and describing the behaviors that demonstrate possession or lack of the ability, analyzing behaviors, translating the analyses into specifications for test items, and writing…

K-corrected MMPI-168 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 168) scales using short and long form K scales (N=2,439). The latter increased correlations between abbreviated and standard scales in most instances. Because using the entire K scale involves adding 18 items to the MMPI-168, it is a cost-effective means of improving the MMPI-168.…

Provides guidelines for designing or evaluating tests for measuring student competencies in an accounting class. (GC)

Data on the validity, reliability, and internal consistency of the test are presented to show that it can reliably predict the intelligibility of running speech. (Author)

The basic assumptions underlying the development of early identification procedures for at-risk children are reviewed. The effectiveness of screening measures designed to identify educationally "at-risk" children is critically examined. It is concluded that there is a general lack of evidence for the usefulness of such instruments. (Author)

This analysis indicated that the Crumbaugh Purpose-In-Life Test is suitable for use with adolescents, and contains two orthogonal dimensions: Despair and Enthusiasm. (Author/GK)