Evaluation of the ASVAB 8/9/10 Clerical Composite for Predicting Training School Performance - Technical Report 594

Sep 18, 2026

Evaluation of an Army clerical selection composite derived from the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is presented, focusing on how composite test scores predict entry-level training school performance. The clerical composite (CL) shows high validity (about 0.68) for the criterion. An alternate composite based on multiple regression using Arithmetic Reasoning, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge yields even higher validity (about 0.74). Differential prediction for classification purposes is discussed, with recommendations tied to reducing attrition and improving placement.

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Evaluation of the ASVAB 8/9/10 Clerical Composite for Predicting Training School Performance

Report overview and purpose

Study focus: clerical composite and training performance prediction

Results and differential prediction for classification

.) AD-A143 235 IC FILE 0PY Technical Report 594 # Evaluation of the ASVAB 8/9/10Clerical Composite for PredictingTraining School Performance Mary M.Weltin and Beverly A.Popelka Selection and Classification Technical AreaManpowor and Porsonnel Rescarch Laboratory U.S.Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences October 1983 Approved for publie relea0;distribu tlon unlimited. 840 19018 # U.S.ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTEFOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES A Field Operating Agency under the Jurisdiction of theDeputy Chief of St aff for Personnel L.NEALE COSBY EDGAR M.JOHNSONTechnical Director Coloncl,IN Commander ## Reviewers: Lawrence M.HanserRichard JohnsonKaren MitchellHi1da WingNewel1 K.Eaton ## NOTICES DISTRIBUTION: Pr imary distr ibutlon of this rsport has beon mode by ARI.PI●85e addross corrospondence concerning dlstributlon of roports to: U.s.Army Resarch Instituto for the Behavloral and soclal Sclences,ATTN:PERI-POT,5001 Eisenhower Avenue,Alexandrla,Virginia 22333. FINAL DISPOSITION: This report may bo dostroyod when It Is no longernoeded. Pleas do not return It to the U.s.Army Rosoarch institute forthe Behavloral and Soclal Sclences. NOTE: The findings In this report aro not to be construed as an officlalDepartment of the Army posItion,unless so desIgnated by other authorizeddocuments. UNCLASSIFIED sgCUAITY CLA331PICATION O THISPAGe (men Deae Entored) | REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE | | READ INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE COMPLETING FORM | | --- | --- | --- | | 1.AEPORT NUMLER
Technical Report 594 | 2.GOVT ACCEsSION No. | 3.RECIPIENT'S CATALOG NUMBER | | 4.TITLE (cnd Subttcle)
EVALUATION OF THE ASVAB 8/9/10 CLERICAL
COMPOSITE FOR PREDICTING TRAINING SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE | | 5.TYPE OF REPORT&PERIOD coVERED
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Mary M.Weltin and Beverly A.Popelka | | .CONTRACT OR GRANT NUMBERCo)
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U.s.Army Research Institute for the Behavioral
and Social Sciences
5001 Eisenhower Avenue,Alexandria,VA 22333 | | 10.PROGRAMELEMENT.PROJECT.TASK
AREA WORK UNiT NUMBERS
63731A 310256
2Q263731A792 | | 11.CONTROLLING OFFICE NAME AND ADDRESS
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel
Washington,DC 20310 | | 12.REPORT DATE
October 1983 | | | | 13.NUMBER OFPAGE5
28 | | 14.MONITORING AGENCY NAME ADDRESS(I1 dilfernt hroe Controlling Offlee) | | 1S.SECURITY CLASS.(0l thte report)
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SCHEDULE
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Approved for public release;distribution unlimited. | | | | 17.DISTABUTION STATEMENT (ef the batraet ntored In Bloek 20,It dflernt hron Reporl)
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Selection and classification testing
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB) | | | | TNACTd rorr ow MeitMock nvmber)
The composite of Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB)sub-
tests used to select applicants for entry-level training in Army clerical
schools was evaluated by correlating composite scores with training perfor-
mance scores.The clerical composite(CL)had high validityr=.68)for
this criterion but an alternate composite of Arithmetic Reasoning,Paragraph
Comprehension,and Mathematics Knowledge scores produced from multiple re-
gression analyses had even higher validity(三=.74).Differential predic-
tion for classification purposes is discussed.
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FAQs

What test scores were evaluated to predict training school performance?

The report evaluates a clerical composite (CL) derived from ASVAB sub-tests and an alternate regression-based composite using Arithmetic Reasoning, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge scores.

How valid was the clerical composite (CL) for the training performance criterion?

The clerical composite shows high validity, reported as approximately 0.68 for the criterion of training performance.

What does the report recommend regarding improving the classification composite?

The results suggest adding a mathematics component to the composite to improve prediction of training performance, supporting advice to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel.

Sep 18, 2026

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