FACTORIAL STRUCTURE OF BASIC TRAINING PERFORMANCE VARIABLES

Abstract

Peer nominations of basic airmen on 25 traits had been previously factor analyzed into six factors, only four of which were interpretable. A new analysis was made with six added variables based on tactical instructor ratings and objective measures of aptitude, education, and age. The new analysis duplicates the first four factors of the previous analysis (General Rating Factor, Agreeableness, Surgency, Motivation for Military Life). By the addition of age and the aptitude measure to the analysis, the remaining two factors of the new analysis can be interpreted as Maturity and Intelligence. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0265824

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  • Fred E. Holdrege

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  • Human Systems

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  • Basic Training
  • Education
  • Instructors
  • Military Education
  • Military Training
  • Motivation
  • Training

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