week 9
Career Guidance Inventory Tests
Using r esources such as the South University Online Library and the Internet, research various career guidance inventories (e.g., values and interest tests) and select one free t est to attempt.
After attempting the te st, write a 2- to 3-page r eport that includes the following:
- A brief description of the test.
- An explanation of the purpose of this t est.
- A brief description on the theoretical basis for the t est.
- An a nalysis of the t est results.
- An explanation on whether your results surprise you.
- A list of the references cited for the construction or development of this t est, if any.
In your r eport also provide answers to the following questions:
In your report also provide answers to the following questions:
· How much faith do you have in this test and its results?
· On the basis of what you learned about career interests test, what would you change regarding this test and why?
· What are the implications of taking this test on a computer? Would this test be better as a paper-and-pencil test?
· What are the positive and negative ramifications of this test’s availability?
· Is the test associated with a reputable organization? If yes, give a brief description of the organization.
· Are there different subscale scores, or is it just one aggregate score? What scoring unit is used—z scores, percentile scores, or raw scores? What are the theoretical implications for the scoring of this test?
Support your responses with examples.
Using APA format, appropriately cite your sources throughout the assignment and include references on a separate page.