An analysis of the Minnesota vocational test for clerical workers. II

Abstract

Multiple-factor and tetrad analyses are demonstrated as valuable methods in the analysis of abilities in practical vocational testing programs. "This study has shown then that the Minnesota Vocational Test for Clerical Workers is measuring an aptitude which is related positively to the abilities to observe and compare, to discrimate small differences rapidly, to adjust to a new situation, and to give attention to a problem. Although the clerical checking tests are closely related, clerical number checking measures more of a numerical factor and clerical name checking more of a verbal factor. The clerical test has shown itself to be relatively unique with respect to academic, spatial, and dexterity abilities. As the groups become more heterogeneous, however, academic, clerical, and spatial tests become less unique." If there is need for economy of time the academic ability test and the clerical number checking test in combination or the clerical name checking test alone may be used for prediction and guidance purposes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)