The construct validity of the multidimensional aptitude battery: A word of caution

Results of an hierarchical factor analysis with university students (N = 101) do not support the construct validity of the Multidimensional Aptitude Battery (MAB). Although the MAB Full Scale IQ seems to be a valid measure of general mental ability, the construct validity of the Verbal and Performan...

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Published in:Journal of clinical psychology 1991-09, Vol.47 (5), p.691-697
Main Author: Kranzler, John H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aptitude Tests - statistics & numerical data
Biological and medical sciences
Cognition. Intelligence
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Intelligence
Intelligence Tests - statistics & numerical data
Male
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychometrics
Reference Values
Reproducibility of Results
Social research
Tests
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Summary:Results of an hierarchical factor analysis with university students (N = 101) do not support the construct validity of the Multidimensional Aptitude Battery (MAB). Although the MAB Full Scale IQ seems to be a valid measure of general mental ability, the construct validity of the Verbal and Performance scale IQs is not supported. Therefore, the Verbal and Performance IQs should be interpreted with caution, if at all. In addition, re‐analysis of previous investigations of the MAB underscores the importance of ascertaining the reading level of subjects prior to the administration of the MAB. Marginal reading proficiency, especially on a timed paper‐and‐pencil test such as the MAB, will confound results.
ISSN:0021-9762
1097-4679
DOI:10.1002/1097-4679(199109)47:5<691::AID-JCLP2270470510>3.0.CO;2-D