Methodological Issues in the Measurement of Career Maturity.

Crites, John O.

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Publication Date: 1974

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Methodological Issues in the Measurement of Career Maturity

Crites, John O.

Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 6, 4, 200-208, Jan 74

The author discusses three methodological obstacles to the effective measurement of career maturity. These are: (1) linear versus nonlinear time functions; (2) longitudinal versus cross-sectional developmental data collection designs; and (3) maturational versus error variance on the estimation of test-retest reliability. (RP)

Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Development, Literature Reviews, Measurement, Research Problems, Standardized Tests, Test Reliability, Testing Problems, Vocational Maturity

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