The Effects of Scoring Formulas on the Discriminant Validity of Tests of Divergent Thinking.

Hocevar, Dennis; Michael, William B.

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Publication Date: 1979

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The Effects of Scoring Formulas on the Discriminant Validity of Tests of Divergent Thinking.

Hocevar, Dennis; Michael, William B.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v39 n4 p917-21 Win 1979

Two multitrait-multimethod studies were conducted to investigate the effects of two scoring formulas. The study demonstrates that tests of divergent thinking lack discriminant validity when scored in the usual manner. A percentage formula did enhance discriminant validity when originality ratings were subjectively determined. (Author/CTM)

Descriptors: Creativity, Creativity Tests, Divergent Thinking, Grade 5, Higher Education, Intermediate Grades, Scoring Formulas, Test Reliability, Test Validity

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