Design and Validation of a Straight-Copy Typewriting Prognostic Test Using Kinesthetic Sensitivity.

Olson, Norma Jean

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Publication Date: 1979-Feb

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Design and Validation of a Straight-Copy Typewriting Prognostic Test Using Kinesthetic Sensitivity.

Olson, Norma Jean

Business Education Forum, v33 n5 p33-36 Feb 1979

Describes the development and application of a kinesthetic sensitivity test to determine whether it is a valid and reliable measure of straight-copy typing speed and accuracy. The author states that this kinesthetic sensitivity instrument may be used as a prognostic aptitude test and recommends administration methods. (MF)

Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Research, Kinesthetic Perception, Office Occupations Education, Prognostic Tests, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Test Construction, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Typewriting, Vocational Aptitude

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - General; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota (Minneapolis); Minnesota (Saint Paul)

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