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Quarterly Report Number 1 on Contract N00014-92-J-1977 (University of Georgia)

Authors: Bruce K. Britton; GEORGIA UNIV ATHENS DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract:
This quarterly report discusses a reading comprehension test (cognitive structure test) that has been developed by the present project. The paragraph comprehension section of the AFQT and the reading comprehension section of the SAT were chosen for item type selection in the pilot study. AFQT and SAT texts are being run through two computer writing aids to improve coherence. A computer program for interviewing experts on their choice of terms has been constructed. Field testing has been scheduled.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Letter rept.
Pages: 2
Report Date: 26 OCT 92
Contract Number: N00014-92-J-1977
Report Number: A234752
Keywords relating to this report:
*APTITUDE TESTS
*COMPREHENSION
*READING
*TEST CONSTRUCTION_PSYCHOLOGY_
COGNITION
QUALIFICATIONS
RECRUITING
RECRUITS
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