Factor analysis of clerical aptitude tests

Abstract

Abattery of 17 clerical aptitude tests, and one general intelligence test were given to a homogeneous group of 194 high school commercial students. Test variables were correlated and factor analysed, using Thurstone's centroid method. Three factors were identified, called perceptual analysis, speed, and comprehension of verbal relationships. They account, however, for only 41% of the total variance. If further tests of types similar to those that have low loadings on all three factors had been added to the battery, it is probable that additional identified factors would show up. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)