Validation and Comparison of Homogeneous and Occupational Interest Scales.

Reilly, Richard R.; Echternacht, Gary J.

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Publication Date: 1979

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Validation and Comparison of Homogeneous and Occupational Interest Scales.

Reilly, Richard R.; Echternacht, Gary J.

Applied Psychological Measurement, v3 n2 p177-85 Spr 1979

Occupational interest scales and homogeneous scales were developed and compared on a sample of 3,072 Air Force personnel in a double cross-validation design. Results indicated that the occupational scales were slightly superior in correctly classifying satisified personnel v people in general. (Author/JKS)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Classification, Comparative Testing, Interest Inventories, Job Satisfaction, Males, Military Personnel, Test Construction, Test Validity, Vocational Interests, Work Attitudes

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