Evaluation of Alternate ASVAB Composites for Selected Navy Technical Schools.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether alternate selection test composites from the ASVAB could be used to reduce academic attrition in certain Navy technical schools. Students from schools studied were assigned to a test selection or a hold-out sample. Using multiple regression, the most valid test composites were identified for each school in the test selection sample and validated, along with the current selector composite, in the hold-out sample. Results indicated that using a new selection composite, 2MK+AR+GS, for BE/E for Aviation Support Equipment Technician would reduce attrition in that school and improve performance in the follow-up ASE 'A' school. No other recommendations to change selection composites were made. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA081744
Entities
People
- David C. Atwater
- Norma M. Abrahams