Test Number |
12 |
Title |
Biographical Inventory - Form U |
Author |
IBRIC |
Category |
Self-Report Inventory |
Copyright Date |
1978 |
Availability |
Contact publisher. |
Restrictions |
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Age/Grade Level |
Grades 7-12 |
Cost |
Contact publisher. |
Forms |
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Source |
Institute for Behavioral Research in Creativity |
Address |
1570 South 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105 |
Phone |
801-487-3209 |
Fax |
801-487-3771 |
web or e-mail |
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Definition |
Creativity is measured by independence, extent of participation in self-initiated activities, and interest in thinking up and trying new ideas. |
Purposes |
This instrument is designed to provide information that can aid in identification of the gifted and talented. The creativity measure assesses independence, self-initiated learning activities, past accomplishments, and initiative. |
Characteristics |
Generating Ideas Digging Deeper into Ideas Openness and Courage to Explore Ideas Listening to One's Inner Voice |
Manual |
Fair |
The manual is dated as are the norms. Presented is a discussion of: definition and purposes, theoretical rationale, target populations,uses, validity and reliability evidence, research citations, history and development, administration, scoring , and inte |
Validity |
Fair |
Two studies with high school students, r = .30 with artistic potential, a study of cross validities resulted in .70. |
Reliability |
Fair |
In a 1978 study on six scales internal consistency ranged from .77 to .89 in general, the range for the creativity scale was .79 to .82, and the range for the artistic scale was .83 to .89. |
Utility |
Good |
The instrument can be administered, untimed, in about 60 minutes to groups by any professional. The multiple-choice items are based on past behavior experience, and self-descriptions. The directions are clear and appropriate. Scoring is external. |
Interpretation |
Good |
The creativity measure was developed on adult scientists, engineers, nurses, and artists. It seems to be bias free. Scales are described clearly. |
Propriety |
Good |
Could be useful in a variety of situations calling for additional information about student characteristics and potentials. Should only be used as a research tool, or when supplemented with other data. |
Reviews & Related Lit |
(TiP V, 1999) The publisher’s materials include citations of supporting research with the most resent article dated 1974. MMY #9, 1985, Borman, C.: “It is recommended that the Biographical Inventory – Form U be used with caution until more validity evidence and a well planned norm sample becomes available.” Lee, C. C.: “...its major strength would appear to be its potential usefulness, in concert with other assessment techniques, in identifying unusual creative or leadership potential.” |
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