Computing AFQT Scores from Historical Data

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Abstract:

The Armed Forces Qualification Test AFQT serves as an initial screen for military selection. AFQT scores must accurately reflect the quality of recruits who enter the services and must maintain the same meaning and interpretation over time. Unfortunately, several changes in the AFQT and other problems make such historical computations and score interpretations difficult. This research memorandum details these past problems and presents solutions that will allow for the proper computation of current AFQT scores from historical databases.... Aptitude tests, Computer programs, Quality, Problems, Scoring, TablesData, Test scores.

Author(s):
Mayberry, Paul W. ; Hiatt, Catherine M.
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0081

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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-92-80
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-91-C-0002
Project Number(s):
C0031
Monitor Series:
MCCDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*APTITUDE TESTS, *SCORING, TEST AND EVALUATION, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA BASES, MILITARY PERSONNEL, COMPUTATIONS, ENLISTED PERSONNEL, LONG RANGE(TIME), HISTORY, CLASSIFICATION, TABLES(DATA), PERSONNEL SELECTION, RECRUITS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
AFQT(ARMED FORCES QUALIFICATION TEST), ASVAB(ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY), SCORE SCALE, RAW SCORES, EQUIPERCENTILE EQUATING, PERCENTILE METRIC, HISTORICAL SUBTEST RAW SCORES, PE65153M
Report Date:
1992 Aug 01