Utility of Psychomotor Tests for Prediction of Navy Enlisted Performance

Abstract

The psychomotor ability literature was reviewed to evaluate the usefulness of several types of psychomotor tests for personnel selection. Over 2,000 psychomotor test validity coefficients were identified and then organized according to type of psychomotor ability and criterion type (job vs. training vs. other). The results showed that psychomotor tests have been used successfully to predict job and training performance for many occupations. Psychomotor tests typically have high test-retest and internal consistency reliabilities. Data on practice effects showed that there are considerable gains in test scores over trials. Correlations between psychomotor and cognitive ability tests were generally low. Promising tests of various psychomotor abilities were also identified. Overall, the results suggest that certain types of psychomotor tests may be useful for personnel selection and classification. Keywords: Psychomotor abilities; Psychomotor; Aptitude tests; Naval personnel; Enlisted personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196492

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  • Michael J. Bosshardt

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Applied Psychology
  • Computers
  • Employment
  • Motor Skills
  • Performance Tests
  • Personnel Management
  • Personnel Selection
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychology
  • Reliability
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Video Games

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  • Education
  • Psychology

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