English Diagnostic Test: Validation for Journalism-Related Programs.

Abstract

This paper presents the results of an investigation into the predictive validities of the English Diagnostic Test (EDT). Data on the EDT were based on 228 enlisted service personnel enrolled in journalism-related programs. Multiple regression analyses were conducted for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) composite test scores and the EDT raw scores, using final school grades as the dependent variable. The analyses show that the Air Force General test composite (GEN) (Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension) has higher predictive validity than the EDT or other service composite. A GEN cutoff score of the 65th percentile was recommended. Keywords: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB); English Diagnostic Test; personnel classification; regression analysis; selection tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA155734

Entities

People

  • J. J. Mathews
  • M. J. Ree
  • R. K. Park

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Arithmetic
  • Attrition
  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Comprehension
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Human Resources
  • Information Science
  • Journalism
  • Manpower
  • Marine Corps
  • Regression Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.