Differential Aptitude Tests for Personal and Career Assessment (DAT)

Measure specific aptitudes related to successful job performance across many occupations

Competency areasGeneral cognitive and perceptual abilities, clerical and language skills
Administration typeOnline and Paper & Pencil
Test durationOnline 12-20 minutes; P&P 60-90 minutes

Product Description

Measure any combination of job aptitude with these proven tests

Each DAT for PCA test is used for specific occupations:

TEST	WHAT IT DOES	JOBS/FIELDS
Verbal Reasoning	Verbal Reasoning measures general cognitive ability in positions requiring higher order thinking skills
Numerical Ability	Numerical Ability tests the understanding of numerical relationships and facility in handling numerical concepts	Project Manager Bookkeeper Statistician Shipping Clerk
Abstract Reasoning	Abstract Reasoning is a nonverbal measure of the ability to perceive relationships in abstract figure patterns	Skilled Trades Computer Programmer Drafting Auto Repair
Mechanical Reasoning	Mechanical Reasoning closely parallels the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test and measures the ability to understand basic mechanical principles of machinery, tools, and motion	Carpenter Mechanic Maintenance Worker Assembler
Clerical Speed and Accuracy	Clerical Speed and Accuracy (only in paper) measures the speed of response in a simple perceptual task. Suitable for jobs involve filing and coding
Space Relations	Space Relations measures the ability to visualise a three-dimensional object from a two-dimensional pattern, and how this object would look if rotated	Drafting Architecture Die-making Carpentry Clothing Design Art Decorating Dentistry
Spelling	Spelling (only in paper) measures an applicant's ability to spell common English words
Language Usage	Language Usage measures the ability to detect errors in grammar, punctuation, and capitalisation

Validity Studies

Shown to predict training success (e.g., r = .46 to .48 for computer programmers) and job performance (e.g., r = .24 to .31 for administrative, technical, and engineering employees) for a wide range of occupations

Administration

The DAT is available as an online assessment, or in paper & pencil format. Pricing for online assessments is determined by a sliding scale, based on the quantity purchased. To find out more about online assessment, Click Here.

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ISBN	Name	Price
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978 0 15000 471 4	Verbal Reasoning (per online administration and report)	$15.50
978 0 15000 469 1	Numerical Ability (per online administration and report)	$15.50
978 0 15000 466 0	Abstract Reasoning (per online administration and report)	$15.50
978 0 15000 468 4	Mechanical Reasoning (per online administration and report)	$15.50
978 0 15000 470 7	Space Relations (per online administration and report)	$15.50
978 0 15000 467 7	Language Usage (per online administration and report)	$15.50

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