| Abstrakt: |
Computerized administration and feedback of the California Occupational Preference System (COPS) was compared to more standard procedures in a 2 (level of similarity) × 2 (mode of communication) design. Subjects (80 college students) were randomly assigned in two groups where they rated the similarity of the three most and least similar occupational descriptive paragraphs presented in random order. A second rating assessed the attitude of usefulness of occupational interest tests after receiving bona fide feedback information. An IBM S/370 with Decwriter, and paper and pencil were used in the computerized and standard groups, respectively. Subjects identified paragraph descriptions which were highly similar and dissimilar to their own preferences. Ratings did not vary significantly for mode of communication, usefulness of occupational interest tests, and there was no significant interaction. Results support the use of the computer as effective as standard procedures in administering, interpreting, and providing feedback of occupational interest testing. Accuracy of feedback greatly influenced its acceptance, particularly where the favorability of the information had little influence. |
