Construct and predictive validities of the Perceptual Ability Test.

G A Kramer; A T Kubiak; R M Smith

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Construct and predictive validities of the Perceptual Ability Test.

G A Kramer·A T Kubiak·R M Smith

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The construct and predictive validities of the Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) were examined. The results indicate that the PAT is a multidimensional test of spatial abilities, with each of the PAT subtests exhibiting different predictive validity. Furthermore, a linear combination of the PAT subtest scores was found to be more predictive of first-year dental school technique performance than the total PAT score.

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G A Kramer, A T Kubiak, R M Smith. 1989. Construct and predictive validities of the Perceptual Ability Test.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2915079/

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