| Test Number |
37 |
| Title |
Kit of Reference Tests for Cognition |
| Author |
Ekstrom, R. B. and others |
| Category |
Test |
| Copyright Date |
1976 |
| Availability |
Education Policy Research and Services Div. - ETS |
| Restrictions |
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| Age/Grade Level |
Grades 6-16 |
| Cost |
Contact ETC for ordering information and licensing agreement |
| Forms |
72 Tests (see below for locator numbers of several pertinent tests) |
| Source |
Educational Testing Service |
| Address |
Rosedale Road, R-143, 10-R Princeton, NJ 08541 Attn: Eddye Mingo |
| Phone |
609-734-1055 |
| Fax |
609-734-1755 |
| web or e-mail |
www.ets.org |
| Definition |
Test FF-1 (Fluency, Figural-ornamentation) #TC008205; Test FF-2 (Fluency, Figural-Elaboration) #TC008206; Test FF-3 (Fluency, Figural-symbols) #TC008207; XU-1(Flexibility of Use-combining objects) #TC008258; XU-2(Flexibility of Use-substitute uses) #TC008259; XU-3(Flexibility of Use-making groups) #TC008260; XU-4(Flexibility of Use-different uses) #TC008261. see below for more details. |
| Purposes |
A set of 72 tests that have been demonstrated to be consistent markers for 23 cognitive factors. Most of these are specific tests, intended primarily for research use. |
| Characteristics |
Generating Ideas Digging Deeper into Ideas |
| Manual |
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There is a general manual for the kit. Specific supporting information varies for each test. |
| Validity |
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Specific supporting information varies for each test. Current information is available from ETS. |
| Reliability |
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Specific supporting information varies for each test. Current information is available from ETS. |
| Utility |
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Specific supporting information varies for each test. Current information is available from ETS. |
| Interpretation |
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Specific supporting information varies for each test. Current information is available from ETS. |
| Propriety |
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Specific supporting information varies for each test. Current information is available from ETS. |
| Reviews & Related Lit |
| FF1- Subjects are asked to make as many different decorations as possible on common objects. FF-2- Subject are asked to add to the existing decoration, as many different decorations as possible. FF-3- Subjects are asked to draw up to five different symbols for each of ten words or phrases. XU-1- Subjects are asked to name two objects which , when used together, would fulfill a particular request. XU-2- Subjects are asked to think of a common object that could serve as a substitute for the given object or purpose. XU-3- Subject are asked to combine three or more items from a list of seven into groups and to provide a reason for each grouping. XU-4-T- Subject are asked to think of up to six different uses for four common objects. Other tests include: Flexibility of closure, Speed of Closure, Associational Fluency, Expressional Fluency; Ideational Fluency; Induction; Associative Memory; Perceptual Speed; General Reasoning; Visualization, and Figural Flexibility. Each test is made up of from two to four sub-tests. |
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