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Peer reviewedBarrett, Gerald V.; Depinet, Robert L. – American Psychologist, 1991
Examines five themes in "Testing for Competence Rather than for "Intelligence" (D. C. McClelland, "American Psychologist," 1973), and reviews relevant literature. Despite wide acceptance of McClelland's views, other evidence that does not show that competency testing surpasses cognitive ability testing in predicting…
Descriptors: Ability, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Tests, Intelligence
Peer reviewedWhitely, Susan E. – Intelligence, 1980
This article examines the potential contribution of latent trait models to the study of intelligence. Nontechnical introductions to both unidimensional and multidimensional latent trait models are given. Multidimensional latent trait models can be used to test alternative multiple component theories of test item processing. (Author/CTM)
Descriptors: Ability, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Processes, Intelligence
Peer reviewedMukunda, Kamala V.; Hall, Vernon C. – Intelligence, 1992
Meta-analysis of 225 hypothesis tests of measures of memory for order (MFO) and the relationship of MFO and measures of general ability demonstrate a significant relationship between MFO and standardized test scores. Fifty-one independent samples were tested. MFO task quality was a significant predictor of effect size. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Achievement Tests, Age Differences, Aptitude Tests
Peer reviewedWigdor, Alexandra K. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1982
This synopsis of the Committee on Ability Testing report (see ED 213 770 and ED 213 771) discusses recent controversy over testing limitations, test fairness, admissions testing, test disclosure, and test use in public schools to improve substandard performance. (CM)
Descriptors: Ability, Advisory Committees, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations
