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Johnson, Ronald C. – Amer J Ment Deficiency, 1970
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Exceptional Child Research, Intelligence Quotient, Predictive Measurement
Peer reviewedWilson, J. M. – Educational Research, 1982
Considers forecasts of A-Level results made by teachers for candidates for a Management Sciences university course. The forecasting mechanism is found to be accurate but some conclusions which are important for university selection can be made. (Author)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Aptitude Tests, College Admission, Postsecondary Education
Peer reviewedLamont, Linda S. – Physical Educator, 1981
Exercise stress testing provides information on the aerobic capacity, heart rate, and blood pressure responses to graded exercises of a healthy adult. The reliability of exercise tests as a diagnostic procedure is discussed in relation to sensitivity and specificity and predictive accuracy. (JN)
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Cardiovascular System, Exercise Physiology
Peer reviewedFoshay, Wellesley R.; Misanchuk, Earl R. – Journal of Educational Research, 1981
A multivariate investigation of the dynamics of cumulative achievement studied the influence of course grades, personality traits, environmental variables, and previous performance. The latter was the best single predictor of performance. (CJ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Cognitive Style, Personality Traits
Peer reviewedSpringer, David W. – Social Work Research, 1998
Assesses Adolescent Concerns Evaluation (ACE), an instrument that has the potential to identify youths who are at risk of running away. Preliminary evidence suggests that ACE is a reliable tool and it may help social workers determine treatment goals and measure treatment progress in their work with runaway youths. (Author/JDM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity
Direct linkSimner, Marvin L.; Goffin, Richard D. – International Journal of Testing, 2003
Among the various tests employed in personnel selection, handwriting analysis, or graphology, has enjoyed long-standing international popularity despite being highly contentious. This report contains not only an evaluation of the current published scientific reviews on the use of graphology in personnel selection, but also an evaluation of several…
Descriptors: Predictive Validity, Handwriting, Personnel Selection, Position Papers
Seto, Michael C. – Psychological Assessment, 2005
The present study was conducted to determine whether combining the results of multiple actuarial risk scales increases accuracy in predicting sex offender recidivism. Multiple methods of combining 4 validated actuarial risk scales--the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide, the Sex Offender Risk Appraisal Guide, the Rapid Risk Assessment for Sexual…
Descriptors: Recidivism, Sexual Abuse, Risk, Predictive Measurement
Roblyer, M. D.; Davis, Lloyd – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2008
Virtual schooling has the potential to offer K-12 students increased access to educational opportunities not available locally, but comparatively high dropout rates continue to be a problem, especially for the underserved students most in need of these opportunities. Creating and using prediction models to identify at-risk virtual learners, long a…
Descriptors: Prediction, Predictor Variables, Success, Virtual Classrooms
Manning, Wayne – 1992
A study was done at Panhandle State University (Oklahoma) examining whether high school grade point averages or ACT (American College Testing) scores provided a better predictor of freshman academic success. Study procedures included a review of the literature, meetings with the academic vice president and five deans, as well as examination of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Grade Point Average, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDenson, Teri A.; Michael, William B. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1974
Descriptors: Kindergarten Children, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity, Preschool Education
Download full textBeaton, Albert E.; Barone, John L. – 1981
The purpose of this paper is to show the effect of using a selection test on the average criterion score of the entering class. The correlation coefficient (times 100) is shown to be the percentage of improvement of using the selection test over what would happen on the average if the test were not used. A simple formula is developed for…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Higher Education, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity
Peer reviewedNagi, John L. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1975
Intended to determine the validity of the total score on the Graduate Record Examinations Aptitude Test (GRE) and of the score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as predictors of a criterion of completion or noncompletion of the Doctoral Program in Educational Administration at State University of New York at Albany. (Author)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Doctoral Programs, Dropouts, Educational Administration
Peer reviewedSilberberg, Norman; And Others – The Elementary School Journal, 1968
A study was conducted to determine which subtests of the Gates Reading Readiness Tests have greatest predictive efficiency. An experiment to assess the effect of training in reading readiness on 222 kindergarten children (107 girls and 115 boys) provided the data for the research. The experimental group received 2 months' reading readiness…
Descriptors: Grade 1, Kindergarten, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity
Pugh, Richard C.; And Others – 1969
The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Mathematics Achievement Test, Level I, as an instrument for placing students in beginning college mathematics courses. For this purppse it was compared with several other variables as predictors of success in the specific courses;…
Descriptors: Achievement, College Mathematics, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity
Ayers, Jerry B. – 1973
The purpose of this study involving predicting academic success in a teacher education program was to determine the relationship among the following factors; scores on the Mooney Problem Checklist (MPC), Kuder Preference Record Vocational (KPSV), Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes (SSHA), American College Test (ACT), and National Teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Predictive Measurement, Predictive Validity, Predictor Variables
