Predicting grade-point average with a forced-choice study activity questionnaire

Abstract

"In an attempt to introduce the lesser transparency of forced-choice technique into the study test area, preference and discrimination indices were first computed from the responses of 99 over- and underachievers to 300 attitude, skill, and unclassified items. 30 Richardson-type forced-choice blocks were next submitted to 300 students… . Skill and attitude statements appeared to contribute about equally to the validity. The total test scores did not correlate significantly with sex or class (year) membership. Discussion of the results has centered about possible reasons for the lesser validity of the forced-choice technique in this test as compared with other areas." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)