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and has been shown to yield high correlations with relevant
criteria, such as predicting future occupational choices,
and consistently shows factorial and construct validity
(i.e., Edwards & Whitney, 1972; Garbin & Stover, 1980;
Harmon & Zytowski, 1982; Holland, 1979; Rachman et al.,
1981; Zytowski, 1978). The SDS summary codes were computed
by the subject, with the arithmetic calculations checked
for accuracy by research assistants.
Procedure
The SDS and battery of ability tests were administered
in a group setting in two administrations. Prior to parti-
cipating in the research, each subject signed a Background
and Demographic Information/Consent form (see Appendix A).
The following order of test administrations was used for
all participants: Self-Directed Search, Wide Range
Achievement Test--Arithmetic subtests, Minnesota Paper Form
Board Test, Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal,
Seashore Measures of Musical Talent, and Interpersonal
Problem Solving Assessment Technique in the first of two
testing sessions and the Minnesota Clerical Test, Raven's
Standard Progressive Matrices, Bennett Mechanical Comprehen-
ston Test, Leaderless Group Discussion, and Meier Art
Judgement Test for the second session. The elapsed time
between the testing sessions averaged two weeks. No more
than 10 participants were tested at one time in the second
testing session to allow for accurate assessment of each
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Williams, Richard Earl. Holland's Self-Directed Search: A Measure of Interests of Abilities?, thesis, December 1985; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501104/m1/21/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .