The Application of College and Flight Background Questionnaires as Supplementary Noncognitive Measures for Use in the Selection of Student Naval Aviators
Abstract
The need for supplementary background information in the selection of student naval aviators has become increasingly evident. Recent exit interviews with students who have voluntarily withdrawn from training indicate that factors unrelated to mental or physical ability (such as attitude toward the military) often entered into their decisions. The study utilized a multiple correlation approach to demonstrate that the inclusion of noncognitive college and flight background information would enhance the sensitivity of the selection process, thus reducing the attrition rate. The initial results confirmed this hypothesis and these findings were upheld by crossvalidation. It is recommended that this technique be incorporated as a management tool at the primary selection level.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0717941
Entities
People
- Ronald M. Bale
- Rosalie K. Ambler
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory