Date of Award:
5-1968
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Glendon Casto
Committee
Glendon Casto
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to find the best predictors and best combination of predictors of shorthand success. Those used were the Educational Research Corporation Stenographic Aptitude Test and its subtests, I.Q. scores, a Self-Success Rating, and the Digit Symbol subtest taken from the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.
Students enrolled in Shorthand I at Sky View High School were the subjects used in this study.
The criteria of shorthand success were the final dictation speed and the final grade.
The best single predictor of shorthand dictation speed was the total E.R.C. Stenographic Aptitude Test. The best combination of predictors were the total E.R.C. Stenographic Aptitude Test, and E.R.C. Phonetic Spelling.
The best single predictor of final grade was the E.R.C. Phonetic Spelling subtest. The best combination of predictors of final grade were I.Q., total E.R.C. Stenographic Aptitude Test, E.R.C. Word Discrimination, E.R.C. Phonetic Spelling, and E.R.C. Dictation.
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Recommended Citation
Bell, Meredith Cragun, "Predicting Success in Shorthand I" (1968). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 5621.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/5621
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