An application of the hierarchical factor model to the criterion grouping problem /
Ernest C. Tupes, Leland D. Brokaw, and Margorie N. Kaplan.

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Main Author

Tupes, Ernest C., 1915-1974

Related Names

Kaplan, Margorie N., author.
Brokaw, Leland D., author.
United States. Air Force.
United States. Wright Air Development Division
Lackland Air Force Base (Tex.)

Language(s)

English

Published

Lackland Air Force Base, Texas : Personnel Laboratory, Wright Air Development Division, Air Research and Development Command, United States Air Force :

Subjects

United States. > United States. / Air Force
United States. > United States. / Air Force > United States. / Air Force / Airmen.
Statistics.
Indexes.
Classification.
Ability > Ability / Testing.
Armed Forces > Armed Forces / Airmen.
Classification.
Statistics.
Indexes.
Ability > Ability / Testing.

Summary

A hierarchical factor analysis was applied to intercorrelations of the validity coefficients of 14 aptitude tests for 66 technical school criteria. Seven factors emerged: a general, two second-order, and four first-order factors. From the implications of these results for airman classification, it was concluded that the present five aptitude indexes could probably be reduced to four with little loss in prediction; however, if the number of aptitude indexes were reduced below four, appreciable loss in prediction would occur. The present aptitude indexes could be reduced to four by combining the General and Electronic Aptitude Indexes. Some shifting in courses from one aptitude index to another is suggested.

Note

"September 1960."

Physical Description

iii, 19 pages : tables ; 27 cm.

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