Supervisor Ratings as Criteria for Skill Qualification Tests,

Abstract

Supervisor ratings of overall job performance were correlated with the Skill Qualification Test scores of MOS 67N, utility helicopter mechanics. A high positive correlation (r = .74) was found for lower skill level (SL 1) soldiers. The correlation was significantly lower for SL 2 (r = .64) and SL 3 (r = .35) soldiers. The high positive correlation at SL 1 indicates that the SQT is a valid instrument for discriminating between MOS performers and nonperformers in selected MOS. The valid supervisor ratings obtained were used as criteria if it was based on ratings of overall job performance. The cutscore which optimally discriminated between performers and non-performers, fell about 15 points lower than the current cutscore of 60. The findings confirmed that it is feasible to establish SQT cutscores empiriccally for MOS where valid supervisor ratings are obtained. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADP001400

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  • Robert F. Eastman

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  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Helicopters
  • Mechanics
  • Qualifications
  • Ratings
  • Supervisors
  • Utility Aircraft
  • Vehicles
  • Virginia

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