Predictor-Based Taxonomy of Navy Ratings: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

A method of classifying Navy ratings on the basis of variables that are most likely to predict job performance is developed and applied. Four methods were used to obtain information about the predictive validity of cognitive ability, psychomotor and information processing, training, and experience measure in 18 Navy ratings. Based on expert judgment data, a predictor-based taxonomy was formed that classified ratings into three groups, one that emphasizes cognitive ability, one that emphasizes practical abilities, and one that emphasizes training and experience. Keywords: Taxonomy, Job performance, Prediction, Predictive validity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA193695

Entities

People

  • Kevin R. Murphy

Organizations

  • Colorado State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Composite Materials
  • Data Analysis
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Processing
  • Job Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Military Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Reasoning
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Taxonomy
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.