A Model for Psychometrically Distinguishing Aptitude from Ability.
Abstract
It is now widely agreed that current ability measures reflect a complex interaction of environment with genetic potential. This leads to a basic measurement problem since persons with the same measured ability may vary widely in potential due to non-equivalent learning opportunities. The purpose of the paper is to present a model which may hold some promise in psychometrically distinguishing ability (current status) from aptitude (potential). Data on a simple ability are analyzed according to the model to illustrate how some of the practical problems may be solved. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 25, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0751030
Entities
People
- Rene V. Dawis
- Susan E. Whitely
Organizations
- University of Minnesota