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An Investigation of the Feasibility of Obtaining Additional Subscores on the GRE Advanced Psychology Test GRE

Author(s):
McPeek, W. Miles; Altman, Robert A.; Wallmark, Madeline M.; Wingersky, Bary G.
Publication Year:
1976
Report Number:
GREB-74-04P
Source:
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Board Professional Report, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
60
Subject/Key Words:
Achievement Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Content Analysis, Factor Analysis, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Psychology, Scores, Statistical Data, Test Construction, Test Interpretation, Test Reliability, Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Abstract

The particular subscores which could provide useful information varied from student to student. This finding was supported by an examination of fifty randomly chosen answer sheets. It was concluded that subscores based on the content areas identified by the Psychology Committee may have potential for providing additional information for purposes of guidance and placement. Subscores based on a factor analysis of the test, however, were judged not to have equivalent potential.

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