A Reexamination of the Normalization of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (LASVAB) Forms 6, 7, 6E, and 7E.

Abstract

This study checks the normalization of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) forms 6 and 7 and normalized the ASVAB forms 6E and 7E. The ASVAB measures the mental aptitude of prospective recruits. Since ASVAB 6 and 7 were first used (January 1976) questions about the correctness of the normalization have been raised. We checked the normalization of ASVAB 6 and 7 and developed the normalization of 6E and 7E using a reference test--AFQT 7. In this effort we used a large sample of Marine Corps recruits. We found that the current normilization of ASVAB 6 and 7 is too easy; it overstates the mental ability of low aptitude recruits by 15 to 17 percentiles. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA094684

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  • Ann R. Truss
  • William H. Sims

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  • Center for Naval Analyses

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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