A difficult new test of mechanical comprehension

Abstract

A Test of Mechanical Comprehension, Form CC, was devised for use in selecting engineering students. It is an untimed power test, the items having 5 response possibilities. Results of its use with 725 cases are discussed. They indicate that the test correlates well with relevant course grades, is an excellent predictor of academic mortality, and also relates well to other variables. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)