An Evaluation of Using Job Performance Tests to Validate ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Qualification Standards

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of validating ASVAB enlistment standards against job performance, Hands-on and written proficiency tests were developed for three Marine Corps skills--Ground Radio Repair, Automotive Mechanic, and Infantry Rifleman--for use as measures of job performance. In addition, grades in skill training courses were also evaluated as possible measures of job performance. The ASVAB was shown to be a valid predictor of job performance. All three measures--hands-on tests, written tests, and training grades--were generally consistent measures of performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA145027

Entities

People

  • Catherine M. Hiatt
  • Milton H. Maier

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Job Training
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Performance Tests
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Reliability
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students

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