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Relationship of an Independent Activities Questionnaire to Performance During High School IAQ

Author(s):
Schultz, Charles B.; Skager, Rodney W.
Publication Year:
1963
Report Number:
RB-63-16
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
21
Subject/Key Words:
Achievement, High School Students, Independent Activities Questionnaire (IAQ), Independent Study, Self Actualization, Test Validity

Abstract

The Independent Activities Questionnaire (IAQ) was developed as a measure of self-initiated activity of high intellectual quality. Evidence for validity is presented in the form of correlations between IAQ response and measures of ability, interests, grades, activity level and initiative. The relatively low intercorrelation and differential validities of three a priori scales representing different content areas encourage further scale development. Frequencies of endorsement of the items were examined so that items can be revised to represent truly outstanding activities.

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