title: Construct and predictive validities of the Perceptual Ability Test.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Educational Measurements, American Dental Association, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Kramer
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Kubiak
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D003099:College Admission Test; D004497:Education, Dental; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D013028:Space Perception; D014796:Visual Perception