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Peer reviewedSerednesky, George E.; And Others – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1974
This paper reports on a study that suggests that the combination of counseling and prescreening may reduce the vocational training dropout rate to a greater extent than prescreening alone. (Author)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Behavioral Science Research, Career Counseling, Counseling Effectiveness
Peer reviewedWagner, Richard K. – American Psychologist, 1997
Discusses issues of validity and fairness in the use of intelligence tests for job selection. Expands set of constructs used to predict job performance and sets of performance criteria used to quantify job performance. Presents an agenda for research and practice in job selection and training for the future. (MMU)
Descriptors: Employment, Intelligence Tests, Job Performance, Job Training
Download full textManpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Employment Service. – 1974
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Electricians
Stanley, Charlton S. – 1968
A study of the relationship between certain test scores and probable training and vocational success was made. Examined were three major training areas: power sewing machine, nurse aide, and clerical office work. Six tests were tested for their ability to predict success: the WAIS Revised Beta; Purdue Pegboard; English, California Surveys of…
Descriptors: Achievement, Adults, Aptitude, Disadvantaged
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Employment Service. – 1974
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Clerical Workers, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1974
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Criteria, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1974
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numeric…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Criteria, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Employment Service. – 1975
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Criteria, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1974
The United States Training and Employment Service Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Criteria, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1966
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
BOATNER, EDMUND B.; AND OTHERS – 1964
TO INVESTIGATE THE UNDEREMPLOYMENT OF THE DEAF, FOUR OBJECTIVES WERE STUDIED--(1) THE CURRENT OCCUPATIONAL STATUS OF YOUNG DEAF ADULTS IN NEW ENGLAND, (2) THE CURRENT FORMAL VOCATIONAL PREPARATION AVAILABLE TO THEM, (3) THEIR VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS, APTITUDES, AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND (4) THE NEED AND DEMAND FOR A REGIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL…
Descriptors: Aptitude, Career Choice, Deafness, Educational Needs
