Psychometric properties of the Esoteric Analogies (EA) Test

Subject Areas : Psychological Models and Methods

منیجه SHahini ¹ , مینا Mohebi ²

1 - استاد گروه روانشناسی/عضو هئیت علمی دانشگاه شهید چمران اهواز
2 - کارشناس ارشد روانشناسی تربیتی دانشگاه شهید چمران اهواز

Received: 2015-12-14 Accepted : 2015-12-14 Published : 2012-03-20

Keywords: validity, Reliability, Self-confidence, Esoteric Analogies test,

Abstract :

The aim of the present study investigated the psychometric properties of Esoteric Analogies test in college students. The sample of this study was 250 female graduate students who were selected of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz by multi-stage cluster sampling method. The instruments of this study consisted of Esoteric Analogies (EA) test, Memory & Reasoning Competence Inventory (MARCI) and General Self-efficacy Scale (GSE). The results of the present study indicate Esoteric Analogies test had good internal consistency. Also, results revealed that there are a significant positive correlation between Esoteric Analogies test with Memory & Reasoning Competence Inventory, Reasoning Competence subscale and General Self-efficacy Scale. In addition, confirmatory factor analysis showed Esoteric Analogies test fitted the data at an acceptable level (AGFI=0/81) and could be used in females sample.