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Peer reviewedSwinton, Spencer S.; Powers, Donald E. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1983
A special preparation curriculum for the analytical section of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Aptitude Test was developed and administered to self-selected GRE candidates. Analyses revealed an effect that stemmed from improved performance on two of the three analytical item types formerly included in the analytical section. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Higher Education, Intentional Learning, Predictive Measurement
Peer reviewedPowers, Donald E.; Swinton, Spencer S. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
This experimental study was conducted to: (1) provide further information on the susceptibility to special preparation of three Graduate Record Examination analytical item types; (2) determine the efficacy of self-study test familiarization materials for these types; and (3) ascertain the effects of several different components of special…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Independent Study
