Effects of Using Subtest Standard Scores in Calculating AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) Percentile Scores

Abstract

The Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) is currently constructed from a sum of subtest raw scores converted to percentile scores. This paper examines advantages and disadvantages of constructing AFQT percentile scores from sums of subtest standard scores.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173784

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  • Gary E. Horne

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