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Peer reviewedNovick, Melvin R. – American Psychologist, 1981
Examines the role of government agencies, professional standards, and federal and state legislation in: (1) determining the quality of ability tests; (2) resolving imbalances and conflicts among participants in the testing process; and (3) defining fairness and due process. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Ability, Competence, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Federal Government
Wigdor, Alexandra K., Ed.; Garner, Wendell R., Ed. – 1982
This document describes the theory and practice of testing; illuminates competing interests in a balanced fashion; and helps those who make decisions with tests or about testing to reach better-informed judgments. Part 1, the report of the Committee, presents a wide-ranging discussion of testing issues. The text has been kept largely free of the…
Descriptors: Ability, Educational History, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
Grisafe, John P. – 1979
This handbook contains suggested guidelines for planning and implementing an occupational assessment program and an overview of fifty-one occupational assessment instruments. The guidelines cover these topics: instrument selection and use, administration, scoring, and interpretation. Each of these reviews of occupational interest and ability…
Descriptors: Ability, Ability Identification, Adult Education, Aptitude Tests
