The occupational level scale of the Strong Vocational Interest Blank for Men

Abstract

The following problem was investigated: "if academic ability is held constant can high, average, and low O.L. [occupational level] groups be differentiated with respect to scholastic achievement." Three groups of entering students at Syracuse University were selected on the basis of their O.L. scores. Median raw scores for the three groups were 117, 18, and—55. Academic ability was measured through administration of the Ohio State Psychological Examination, Form 21. Groups selected on the basis of O.L. scores differed significantly in scholastic achievement, and on scores earned on the O.P.E. When academic ability was held constant differentiation by means of O.L. scores was at a doubtful level. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)