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Clarifying Anchored Rating Scales Based on Performance Incidents

Author(s):
Sprecher, Thomas B.
Publication Year:
1965
Report Number:
RB-65-24
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
16
Subject/Key Words:
Engineers, Evaluation Criteria, Factor Analysis, Job Analysis, Job Performance, Personnel Evaluation, Rating Scales

Abstract

The use of factor analysis to analyze a rating construct into separate meaningful components is demonstrated in the context of developing Anchored Rating Scales, as proposed by Smith and Kendall. Substantive results suggesting concepts useful in rating engineers are reported.

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