An Analysis of CAT-ASVAB Scores in the Marine Corps JPM Data

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Abstract:

The Defense Department has developed a computerized adaptive testing CAT version of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB. During the Mechanical Maintenance phase of the Marine Corps lob Performance Measurement project, CAT-ASVAB was administered to over 1,400 Marines in Automotive Repair and Helicopter Repair occupations. The scores of these Marines were analyzed to assess the reliability of CAT-ASVAB, the potential effect of test item compromise, and how the use of computers has affected the nature of speed tests. This research memorandum presents the results of the analysis.

Author(s):
Divgi, D. R. ; Mayberry, Paul W.
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT DIV
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRM-91-161
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-91-C-0002
Monitor Series:
MCCDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*JOBS, *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), *APTITUDE TESTS, TEST AND EVALUATION, MAINTENANCE, COMPARISON, PHASE, REPAIR, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, SCORING, RECRUITS, HELICOPTERS, RELIABILITY, TEST METHODS, COMPUTERS, MEASUREMENT, MARINE CORPS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology, Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
PE65153M
Report Date:
1991 Sep 01