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A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis of the Predictive Validity of the GRE: Implications for Graduate Student Selection and Performance GRE

Author(s):
Kuncel, Nathan R.; Hazlett, Sarah H.; Ones, Deniz S.
Publication Year:
2014
Source:
Wendler, Cathy; Bridgeman, Brent (eds.) with assistance from Chelsea Ezzo. The Research Foundation for the GRE revised General Test: A Compendium of Studies. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service, 2014, p5.4.1-5.4.4
Document Type:
Chapter
Page Count:
4
Subject/Key Words:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Meta-Analysis, Masters Programs, Graduate Admissions, Doctoral Programs, Predictors, Predictive Validity, Student Selection, Student Performance, Educational Outcomes

Abstract

Reports on a meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota, which combined results from many different predictive validity studies into a single analysis. This study addressed some of the weaknesses of previous studies by looking across several graduate populations and academic areas, correcting for statistical artifacts present in some earlier studies, and testing the validity of multiple predictors and diverse criteria. In addition to predicting graduate GPA, the research showed that the GRE also predicts comprehensive examination scores, faculty ratings, publication citation counts, and, to a lesser extent, degree attainment.

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