Examination of some measures of creative ability by the multitrait-multimethod matrix

Abstract

Examined measures of 6 traits of creative ability by the multitrait-multimethod matrix. Structured tests, interviews, and supervisory ratings were gathered from 63 scientists and engineers in a research laboratory. There was no evidence of convergent and discriminant validity for the measures of creative ability, although 2 control traits in the matrix job involvement and time extension exhibited substantial validity. Implications of the findings are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)