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APPENDICES
CONTENTS
APPENDIX- 1 Tools
TOOLS
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A Study of the Management of Higher Secpndary
Education System in the State of Tamilnadu
with Respect to the Administrative
Behaviour of the Heads of
Institutions
Programme : . Ph. D.
Name : Age:
„ 1983 -
1984 —
1985 *-
1986 —
Nature of Institution :
Only Boys/only Girls/Mixed.
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10 ' Teachers,-while teaching, are called in the principal’s office, through peons. 1
11 : The principal is frank and free with the teachers, students and parents. I
12 ■ The principal gets approval of. the staff on all school matters before finally
N N N N M
. deciding about them. I
13 ; The principal resists ideas that deviate from his own. I
:I4 ; The principal enthusiastically.discusses with his staff the new ideas he gathers. 1
15 . Supervisory works of the principal keeps teachers alert. 1
16 ‘More work, only if more pay’ is what the teachers say in private. I
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17 ■ Teachers of this school live under, tension. 1
18 ' Teachers and students freely communicate with the principal. 1 2 3 4 5
19 : The staff lias full involvement in institutional planning. 12 3 4 5
20 The principal deputes his teachers for in-service education programmes for
better teaching. 12 3 4 5
21 • Group work is favoured by the teachers of this school. 1 2 3 4 5
22 Teachers’ output is good because their merits are recognized. 1 2 3 4 5
23 • Parents tell the school what they feel the school should do for their children. 1 2 3 4 5
24 The principal is first to arrive and the last to leave the school. 1 2 3 4 5
25 • Constructive suggestion to teachers is the outcome of the supervision work. 1 2 3 4 5
26 • This school is visualized as an integrated community of management, teachers,
r - and students. 12 3 4 5
27 • The principal inquires about the well-being of the family of the teachers when
. he meets them. 1 12 3 4 5
28 , Teachers’ best time is wasted in doing clerical work. 112 3 4 5
29 Senior subject, teachers coordinate teaching in their subjects 1,2 3 4 5
30 The principal involves the stalf in taking all vital decisions regarding the school 1 2 3 4 5
31 The school is ready to associate with the neighbouring community in national
celebrations.' 1 2 3 4 5
32 The principal is vigilant that school work is completed by the staff. 1 2 3 4 5
33 Teachers take active part in school activities. 1 2 3 4 5
34 The principal motivates rather than pressurises his colleagues. I 2 3 4 5
35 'Teachers feel happy with their work in the school. I 2 3 4 5
Statements Responses
6 Teachers are not in their classes when the bell for the session rings.
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1 2 3 4 5
7 The principal is really not what he pretends to be. 1 2 3 4 5
8 Teachers regarded celebration of cultural events in the school as a waste of time. 1 2 3 4. 5
9 Teachers feel the burden of excursions and other extra-curricular activities. 1 2 3 4 5
0 7 eachers do not hesitate to criticise administration in staff meeting. 1 2 3 4 5
1 Teachers are interested in private tuitions only. 1 2 3 4 5
2 Co-ordination of the school activities is done through staff-meetings. 1 2 3 4 5
3 The principal is well-prepared, whenever he talks to a group of teachers. 1 2 3 4 5
4 The atmosphere of this school is smooth and inspiring. 1 2 3 4 5
5 The management takes in to confidence all senior teachers before taking a
decision pertaining to the school. 1 2 3 4 5
6 Teaching programme lacks life. 1 2 3 4 5
7 The school calendar specifies all important events date-wise. 12 3 4 5
8 Notices are circulated in this school at any time during instructional hours. 1 2 3 4 5
9 The principal takes tea with the staff during the recess. 1 2 3 4 5
0 Teachers of this school are liked and appreciated by others. 1 2 3 4 5
1 Teachers’ social needs are well-satisfied here. 1 2 3 4 5
2 Management’s behaviour is characterized by conservation, caution, and distrust. 1 2 3 4 5
3 The principal sets an example to the teachers by working hard himself. 2 3 4 5
4 Teachers resent staying at the school for extra work. 2 3 4 5
5 The principal’s behaviour is characterized by affection, sympathy and understanding. 1 2 3 4 5
6 The principal dislikes teachers who argue or differ from him. 12 3 4 5
7 The principal solves internal problems of his staff. 1 2 3 4 5
8 Teachers manifest the positive attitude towards the work. 1 2 3 4 5
9 In this school, teachers form student study circles according to their best
understanding. 1 2 3 4 5
0 The programming done in this school is haphazard. 1 2 3 4 3
1 The school has humane climate. 1 2 3 4 5
2 The management is willing to make changes when suggested by the staff. 1 2 3 4 5
3 The principal keeps teachers at a distance. 1 2 3 4 5
4 It is alleged that there are factions among the staff. 12 3 4 5
5 Teaching in this school means: ‘teachers just go and come out of the class. 12 3 4 5
6 Teachers praise their colleagues for their achievement. 1 2 3 4 5
7 Teachers are informed soon after administrative decisions are taken. 1 2 3 4 5
8 Staff meetings serve as a communication device. 1 2 3 4 5
9 Management frowns on teachers who talk boldly. 1 2 3 4 5
10 The principal’s behaviour is conductive to belter work. 1 2 3 4 S
1 The school work of a sick teacher is readily shared by other teacher in the school. 1 2 3 4 5
12 The principal explains when he differs from Teachers. 1 2 3 4 5
13 The principal is a man of confidence to the teachers. 1 2 3 4 5
14 Many extra-curricular activities interfere with teaching work in this school. 1 2 3 4 5
15 The school community is happy about its twop-way flow of communication
among teachers and the adminstrator. 1 2 3 4 5
APPENDIX- 1 (b)
. KUNDU'S INTROVERSION - EXTRAVERSION INVENTORY
Dr.Ramnath Kundu, Calcutta University, - ;
MANUAL FOR 479
( K. I. E. I. )
By
DR. RAMANATH ICUNDU, m.sc.ph.d.
Department o f Psychology
Calcutta University
Copyright 1976—All rights held by Dr. Ramanath Kundu. M.Sc., PhD , Department of
Psychology University College of ScienceCS: Technology, 92, Acharya Prafulla
Chandra Road, Calcutta-7G0 009,
MANUAL FOR
I. E.
THE INVENTORY
The purpose of the inventory is to obtain a reliable measure of inlroversion-extravcr-
sion dimension o{ adult behaviour or to use it for diagnosis, selection and career guidance.
It is developed according to Indian sociocultural pattern. The inventory consists of,70 items
with uneven number of response choices divided into S blocks. The number of items in each
block and the corresponding ndtnber of response choices have been shown in Table 1.
Table 1
Ntimber of items and response choices in different blocks
No. of response
Block , No. of items
choices
A 11 4
B 17 ■ ■ 5
C 14 3
D 1.4 3
E 14 2
In order to minimise faking effect,and also to reduce the nature and number of slanted
responses, non-aggressive types of items have been included in the inventory. The mode of
response in each block is different and directions for indicating answers for different blocks
are given in test booklet.
With a view to check the subjects who have a tendency to respond to the middle most
category, from a pattern of systematic presentation, the arrangement of the response choices
from 1 to 5 or 1 to 4 or 1 to 1 is not made according to the increasing or decreasing degree
of extraversion. To avoid suspicion as to the real purpose of the invenvory, the abbreviated
name K.I.E.I, (Kundu Introversion-Extraversion Inventory) has been given to it.
The rationale behind dividing the items into five blocks lies with the assumption that
specific behaviour which indicate introversion or extraversion dimension of personality
pattern may be approached for appraisal from a manifold directions. Since these types of
self-reporting inventories are often susceptible to impression management in the form of
stereotyped response tendency,.it is wise, in our situation, to change the mode of response,
particularly when the number of items are large. So far as the contents of the items are
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Table 3
HOW TO SCORE
Scoring procedure is simple and may be summarised in the following steps. No scor
ing key is necessary as the design of the answer sheet has been made with a view to facilitate
quick scoring without consulting any key or using any stencil.;
1. Count the tick (V) marks in each row in each block and enter the figure under the
column T against the respective row.
. Multiply these totals (T s) in the following order :
Block A : First row to'al Xl
• Second row total X2
Third row total x3
Fourth row total X4
Block B : First row total X 1
Second row total X 2
Third row total xi
Fourth row total X4
Fifth row total x5
Block C 1 First row total X1
Block.D J Second row total X2
Third row total x3
Block E : First row total x 1
Second row total X2
3. Enter all the products under the column S against the respective row.
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Table 4
Jleans and standard deviations
| T o t a 1
Male Female
Block
Mean S. D. Mean S. D. Mean S. D.
4 131 — 144
5 145 — 157 Ambivert
6 158-171
- -.................... £
7 172—185 Slightly Introvert
8 186—199 Moderately Introvert
9 200—228 Grossly Introvert
10 229 and above v Exrtemely Introvert
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block A .41
Block B .77
-Block C .42
Block D .55
Block E .49
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INTERCORRELATIONS
In Table 8 are reported the coefficients of intercorrelation of the five blocks of the
inventory. These inter-block coefficients of correlation tentatively indicate that the blocks
are more or less factorially independent of each other justify ing apparently the subgrouping
of the items.
Table 8
Coefficients of inter-block correlation
A B C D E
communication
Further studies with K.I.E.I. are in progress. The author will be glad to receive infor
mation regarding the use of the inventory. Communications should be addressed to the author.
TOOL. NO. 2
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BLOCK-A
IRECTIQNS :
For each of the items 1 to 11, you will find 4 possible answers, only one of which you will have to
hoose so that it suits best in your case. Pick out the number of your chosen answer and put a tick (v)
ark in the appropriate box of the answer sheet against the corresponding question number.
. Which one of the following four jobs you 6, Which one of the following four types of per
would like best as your profession? sons do you like most to have as your friends?
(1) Laboratory research worker. (1) Persons who will never do anything with
(2) Political leader. out planning.
(3) Military officer. (2) Persons who will do planning in most of
(4) Officer in a factory of office. the occasions.
. Which one of the following four types of (3) Persons who will never like to plan before
pictures (cinema) do you like to enjoy most1? doing a thing.
(1) Picture of a battle. (4) Persons who will do planning only on
(2) Picture of a comedy. rare occasions.
(3) Picture of a grim tragedy. ’ 7. Which one of the following four types of
(4) Picture of natural devastation persons do you like most to have as your friends?
. ' To which one of the following four types of (1) Those who usually feel happy.
persons do majority of your friends belong? (2) Those who feel happy most of the times.
(1) Persons who love to spend money very' (3) Those who feel happy occasionally.
(4) Those who do not feel happy usually.
much.
(2) Persons who love to spend money bat ad 8. What will you do during a disturbing mass
just it according to their earning, demonstration on a political issue?
(3) Persons who love to save money blit do (1) Go and take active part.
spend where social prestige is involved. (2) Observe the situation without taking any
(4J Persons who love to save money very active part.
much- (3) Enquire about the siuiation for the sake
4 .Which one of the following four types of work of curiosity from a distance.
do you like most? (4) Avoid the situation altogether.
.(1) Completely repetitive work. 9. How would you like to have a strong opponent
(2) Moderately repetitive work. and contest with him?
(3) Slightly repetitive work, (1) Always prefer to have a strong opponent
(4) Completely non repetitive work. and contest with him.
. Which one of the following four types of per (2) Sometimes prefer to have a strong oppo
sons do you like most to have with you in a nent and contest with him.
social gathering? (3) Usually prefer not to have a strong oppo
(1) Those who would initiate the spirit of nent and like to withdraw.
(4) Practically do not prefer to have a strong
laughing-and talking in the function. opponent and always like to withdraw.
(2) Those who,would not initiate but join
others in laughing and talking to make the 10. To what extent does lack of careful planning
function lively. make you disturbed?
(3) Those who would laugh and talk only to (1) To a great extent
keep friendly terms with others. (2) To some extent.
. (4) Those who would always prefer to be (3J To little extent,
silent and observe others’ activities. (4) To practically no extent.
40. Do you easily remember your daily expenses directing others in doing a work ratiier thail
in specific details rather than forgetting them having somebody else to direct you? 485
mostly? 42. Do you prefer to work on the last moment
41. Do you prefer to take up the responsibility of rather than starting it earlier?
BLOCK-D
DIRECTIONS :
For each of the items 43 to 56 you will find a statement representing some of youn-fecling or acti
vity. On the answer sheet against the corresponding item number for these items, put a tick (\/) mark in
the appropriate box, in the following manner :
If it is true for you in most of the cases, put a tick (\/) in the box 1.
If it is not true for you in most of the cases, put a tick (\/) in the bo 2.
If it is true for you in some of the cases, put a tick (\/) in the box 3.
43. Checking and rechecking of letters before 49. Feeling hurt at others’ aggressive behaviour.
mailing. 50. Voluntarily giving explanations of what you
44. Sitting alone for a long time.without being have done.
tired. 51. Hesitating to ask for loans from others.
45. Concealing your activities from others. 52. Delivering a written report.
46. Feel disturbed to a greet extent after doing 53. Feeling disturbed when people watch at your
something wrong. activities.
47. Calling persons who cross streets to avoid 54. Feeling difficult to start conversations with
meeting you. strangers.
48. To make it a point to be outspoken while 55. Analyzing the feelings and motives of others.
speaking. 56. Remaining alone during emotional stress.
BLOCK-E
DIRECTIONS :
In each of the items 57 to 70, you will find questions on some of your activities. Read each item
carefully and then put a tick (\/) mark in the answer sheet, against the corresponding item number, in the
following manner.:
If it is applicable in your case, put a tick (V) in the box marked ‘Y.’
If it is not applicable in your case, put a tick(vO in the box marked ‘N’.
57. Are you always conscientious in your acti 64. Do you prefer to work alone rather than doing
the task with others?
vities?
58. Can you tolerate slight abnormality in 65. Do you hesitate in making. friendship with
health? opposite sex?
59. Can you work better when you get incentives 66. Can you easily work against opposition?
through others’ praise? 67. Do you prefer to take the role of introducing
60. Do you dislike to write about yourself even others in a social gathering?
to very close friends? 68. Arc you usually cautious when you start con
61. Do you day-dream very frequently? versation with others?
62. Do you usually think about youself? 69 Do you consider yourself to be greatly senti
63. Do you like to talk much at social gather mental?
70. Do you usually control your tember?
ings?
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The Sixteen Personality Factor Ques meaningful dimensions isolated and rep
tionnaire (16 PF) is an objectively scor- licated in more than thirty years of factor-
able test devised by basic research in analytic research on normal and clinical
psychology to give the most complete groups. The test user may need a little
coverage of personality possible in a practice to get used to handling as many
brief time. The test was designed for as sixteen traits, but the expanded pos
use with individuals aged sixteen and sibilities for understanding and predict
above. Forms A, B, C, and D, which are ing behavior will more than compensate
the subject of this Manual, are most ap him for the effort involved.
propriate for literate individuals whose
The personality factors measured by
educational level is roughly equivalent
the 16 PF are not just unique to the test
to that of the normal high school student.
but instead rest within the context of a
Two other forms of the test, E, which
general theory of personality. Nearly
is presently available, and F, in prep
ten years of empirical, factor-analytic
aration, are designed for individuals
research preceded the first commercial
with marked educational and reading
publication of the test in 1949.
deficits. The test can be scored by hand
or .by machine and various typos of an For convenience, these dimensions
swer sheets are available for this rea are set out briefly below in Table 1.1.
son. Additionally, a computer interpre Each factor is listed with its alphabetic
tation service, described in Section 4 designation and brief descriptions of
below, is available through IP AT. low and high scores. A more detailed
description of each scale is given in
A more intensive description of the Section 6 of this Manual and in Chapter 9
scientific and statistical properties of of the Handbook. ,
the tost is given in the Handbook for
the 16 PF.* The present Manual is a t
Those sixteen dimensions or scales
brief, practical guide, handy for those are essentially independent. Any item
actually giving and scoring the test. in the test contributes to the score on
one and only one factor so that no de
Comprehensive coverage of personality pendencies were introduced at the level
rests upon measurement of sixteen func of scale construction. Moreover, the ex
tionally independent and psychologically perimentally obtained correlations among
*Il is difficult in a Manual of this sixe to fully document all of the research findings that are briefly reported here.
This documentation will be found in the Handbook. Similarly, a number of important issues are not diBcussed in
this Manual but are treated in the Handbook. TheBe include: (1) selection of particular teat Forma A, U. C, U,
K. iind F appropriate to the examinee and purpose; (2) the design of the test in relation to research evidence;
(3) the derivation of norms, with ago, sex, and status relations; (4) formulas and devices for using ncoros for
educational and industrial prediction and clinical diagnosis; (5) fuller discussion of the meanings of trot- an
e>• ond-ordcr factors; and (6) a comprehensive summary of research findings with the test in the areas of industrial,
educational, social, and clinical psychology.
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the sixteen scales are generally quite the test user will consult these addi
small so that each scale provides spine tional sources so that his decision to
new piece of information about the per use the test in a particular situation
son being tested. will be based upon an informed, indivi
In addition to the sixteen primary fac dual evaluation of the evidence pre
tors, the test can be used as a measure sented. If, at first; glance, this seems
of eight secondary dimensions which, an unreasonable demand upon the test
as mentioned above, are broader traits, user, he is reminded that this is one of
the main reasons why psychological tests
sroruiilr-' fr.)m (he component, primary
factors in way ■ described in Section 7. are restricted in use to qualified pro
fessionals. No lost can be applied un
fr'0,f' course, each psychologist must critically to the wide variety of behav
determine for himself the applicability ioral experiences which have and will
of any instrument to the solut ion of prob continue to intrigue psychologists over
lems which he faces. In evaluating the the years.
1 (> PF. the essential elements he will
wish to consider are: The general theory of personality from
which the 16 PF was developed, how
1) that the test is embedded within ever, anticipated their demands along
the broader fabric or network of certain major dimensions. Thus, for ex
general psychological theory; ample, related scales are available to
2) that in its present form the test measure primary source traits below the
rests upon an empirical founda adult age range for which the 16 PF is
tion of more than ten factor- intended. Special purpose tests have
analytic investigations across a been devised to measure only one sec
pool of several thousand items; ondary trait, such as anxiety and extra
■ 3) that the psychometric properties version, when the psychologist wishes
of the scales (e.g., reliabilities, to focus and intensify his measurement
validities^,. etc.) have been ex in this fashion. Similarly, the Clinical
plored and reported for a variety Analysis Questionnaire was developed
of samples and conditions; and, to augment the power of the 16 PF inx
clinical usage by adding 12 scales, sub-/
4) that research findings involving stantially pathological in nature, to the
the tost (reported in numerous 16 normal scales. Translations of the
books and articles) provide the 16 PF into 24 languages and adaptations
, test user with a rich base of cri for 5 other English-speaking cultures
terion evidence in industrial, exist to facilitate international compari
clinical, social, and educational sons.
psychology. With this brief statement of design
Some of these issues are treated briefly, and purpose as a background, the test
in this Manual. More comprehensive dis user can proceed to the remaining sec
cussions of these and other important tions of this Manual which deal directly
issues will be found in the Handbook with administration, scoring, and inter
and in Cattell (1973). It is hoped that pretation of test results.
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Intended Applications of the Various perhaps less reliable, treasures of all
Forms. The primary difference between sixteen factor*, rather than expenditure
Forms A and B, on the one hand, and of the same total available time in longer
Forms C and D, on the other, is in their (and therefore more valid) measures of
length and, therefore, the time required fewer factors.
for administration. Form A or Form B
will generally require about45-60 minutes Beyond the time differences, the read
each for administration, while Form C ing level required for Forms C and D is
and Form D require only about 25-35 min slightly -lower than that required Ifor
utes each. However, it is urged that, Forms A and B. This difference is not
wherever possible, at least two forms great, however, and when the test ad
be used (e.g., A + B or C + D), particu ministrator feels he will encounter sub
larly in rosoarch situations and in all stantial reading problems ho would bo
cases whore maximum precision is need well advised to consider using Form E
ed. On the other hand, where time is which was specifically designed for per
limited, modern psychometricunderstand- sons well below the “normal” (Oth grade)
ing clearly supports the U39 -of shorter, educational level.
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TABLE 2.3
Source Trait
Form A B C E F 0 H 1 L M N 0 Qi q2 ^3 q4
A with B
57 49 54 52 61 47 71 59 37 ' 40 21 59 ' 3-1 39 43 62
N = 6476
C with D
N ■- 377 35 49 48 39 36 44 55 47 16 35 16 51 26 40 33 37
A f C
wi th
69 45 63 69 67 59 79 67 60 46 35 56 51 37 55 64
B + D
This brief presentation does not ex cerned. with most frequently. As is evi
haust the entire realm of discussion dent in all three of these tables, sub
concerning test consistency and the in stantial increases in consistency aro
terested reader will want to consult the possible bsyusing more than one form of
Handbook for more details. The coeffi the test and we again urge that such
cients given here, however, are those combinations bo used in all cases where
which the test administrator will be con maximum precision is needed.
Validities
The items in these final forms aro the The validity of the test itself is meant
survivors from several thousands of items to be a concept (or “construct”) validi
originally cried, and constitute only those ty. That is to say, the test questions
which continue to have significant valid (or items'), us stated above, are ehoson
ity against the factors after ten success as being good measures of the personality
ive factor analyses (Cattell, 1973) on factors, as these factors are represented
different samples. These analyses have in research analysis. This concept valid
both verified the existence and natural ity of the scales can be evaluated direct
structure of the sixteen factors, and ly by correlating the scale score with
cross-validated the test items in their the pure'factor it was designed to meas
correlation with the factors on different ure. Table d. 1 gives these concept valid
adult population samples. ity values for single forms and for various
II
which the 16 PF has boon validated is bibliography and the supplementary ref
extremely large. The reader will want to erences in Section 8 of this Manua/.will
examine the Handbook on this point, guide the reader to the vast number of ji
particularly Chapters 12, 13, and 14, research studies conducted with the test,
where much of this information is sum wherein these validities are reported in
marized. Additionally, the Handbook greater detail.
General. Simple and clear instructions has been demonstrated by some signi
are printed for the examinee on the cover ficant dowering o'f average scores of a
page of the test booklet. Although the large client group upon the “MD” (moti
test can be virtually self-administering, vational distortion) scale of the 16 PF,
it is always important to establish good Form C or D, after good rapport was ob
“rapport” with the examinees, whether tained.
tested individually or in groups. Further,
it is good to reinforce the instructions Detailed Instructions. Answers are al
by orally reiterating that the examinee ways made on a separate answer sheet,
will, in the long run, be doing himself never on the reusable test booklet. Tell
most good by being frank and honest in the examinee whether to tear off the
describing himself. back of the test booklet as an answer
sheet, or whether to use a separate an
To the trained psychologist, the im
swer sheet which is to be provided. Have
portance of this brief but intimate talk
him enter his name, etc., at the top of
with the client cannot be easily exagger
the answer sheet, and then ask him to
ated, for the creation of a favorable test-
read the instructions on the cover of the
taking attitude is worth as much or pos test booklet to himself, and then to work
sibly more in the production of accurate
the four examples. It may be desirable
data than any number of “lie” or “cor
to read the instructions aloud with the
rection-’ scales. If there is serious doubt
client, or to discuss certain points. The
of the client’s correctness of response, examiner must be the judge of the best
it may be well to reconsider the program way to get across the instruction to the
in terms of introducing objective tests examinees in each particular situation.
as in the IPAT 0-A Battery (see Ref About five minutes should be allowed
erences in Handbook). Some demonstra for reading the instructions and working
tion of the degree to which distortion the examples, or less if less time seems
can be reduced in a potentially uncoop sufficient. Then say, “Turn the page
erative group by appropriate instruction
and begin.’’
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Machine Scoring. Computer scoring of criteria (neuroticism,' leadership1, and
H> PI' answer sheets is available through
creativity).
IPAT’s Test Services Division and
through National Computer Systems in Also available, through IPAT, for
Minneapolis. IPAT’s Test Catalog iden users of the 16 PF is a computer inter
tifies the types of answer sheets that pretation service. This service provides
should be used with the various services, a narrative report from an individual pro
which provide the test user with raw file which gives projections on a number
scores and standard scores on each of of important, real-life criteria useful in
the sixteen scales, plus scores on four industrial, clinical, and educational de
second-order factors and three additional cisions.
The meaning of raw scores from any below and above the mean, constituting
form or combination of forms of the 16 PF the solid center of the population, while
depends, of course, upon the particular the outer limits for stens 1 and 10 are
forms used. Consequently, before these 2jo standard deviations above and below
raw scores can be evaluated and inter the mean. One would consider stens of
preted, they must , be converted into a 5 or 6 as average, 4 or 7 slightly deviant
system which places the examinee’s (respectively in a low and a high direc
score in relation to scores obtained by tion), 2. 3. 8, and 9 strongly deviant,
other people in some defined, population and 1 or It) extreme, all these being
(normal adults, college students, adult placements of the person relative to the
males only, etc.). The standardization defined population on which the standard
tables convert raw scores to what are izations are based.
called stans, a practice consistent with
best modern usage, aiming at a good, but
The available selection of norm tables
not unrealistically refined degree of ac
permits the conversion of any given raw
curacy in expression of results.
score (as obtained from the application
Sten scores (the term comes from of the scoring key) for any of the six
“.standard ten") are distributed over ten teen personality factors to stens. The
equal-interval standard score points (as tables cover the general adult popula
suming normal distribution) from 1 through tion and various sub-samples, with vari
10, with the population average (or mean) ous tables for individual forms and for
fixed at sten 5.5. Stens 5 and 6 extend, frequently encountered combinations of
respectively, a half standard deviation forms. Since users like to make their
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6. INTERPRETATION OF THE PRIMARY FACTORS
The person who scores low (sten of The person who scores high (sten of 8
1 to 3) on Factor'A tends to be stiff, to 10) on Factor A tends to be goodna-
cool, skeptical, and aloof. He likes tured, easy-going, emotionally expressive
things rather than people, working (hence naturally Affectothymia), ready
alone, and avoiding compromises of to cooperate, attentive to people, soft
viewpoints. He is likely to be precise and hearted, kindly, adaptable. He likes
“rigid” in his way of doing things and occupations dealing with people and so
in personal standards, and in many oc cially impressive situations. He readily
cupations these are desirable traits. He forms active groups. He is generous in
may tend, at times, to be critical, ob personal relations, less afraid of criti
structive, or hard. cism, better able to remember names of
people.
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FACTOR F
Sober, Prudent, Serious, Taciturn vs. Happy-go-lucky, Impulsively Lively,
(Desurgency) Enthusiastic
(Surgcncy)
The person who scores low on Factor F The person who scores high on this
tends to be restrained, reticent, introspec trait tends to be cheerful, active, talka
tive. He is sometimes dour, pessimistic, tive, frank, expressive, effervescent, care
unduly deliberate, and considered smug free. He is frequently chosen as an
and primly correct by observers. He <
elected leader. He may be impulsive and
tends to be a sober, dependable person. mercurial.
FACTOR G
Expedient, Evades Rules, Feels fs. Conscientious, Persevering, Staid, Rule-
Few Obligations bound
(Weaker superego strength) (Stronger superego strength)
The person who scores low on Factor The person who scores high on Factor
G tends to be unsteady in purpose. He is G tends to be exacting in character, dom
often casual and lacking in effort for inated by sense of duty, persevering,
group undertakings and cultural de responsible, planful, “fills the unforgiv
mands. His freedom from group influ ing minute.” He is usually conscientious
ence may lead to anti-social acts, but at and moralistic, and he prefers hard-work
times makes him more effective, while his ing people to witty companions. The
refusal to be bound by rules .causes him inner “categorical imperative” of this
to have less somatic upset from stress. essential superego (in the psychoanalytic
sense) should be distinguished from the
superficially similar “social ideal self”
of Q +.
FACTOR H
Shy, Restrained, Diffident, Timid vs. I'enturesarne, Sociaily-bold, Uninhibit
(Thrcctin) ed, Spontaneous
(I'nrmin)
The person who scores low on this trait The person who scores high on Factor
tends to be shy, withdrawing, cautious, H is sociable, bold, ready to try new
retiring, a "wallflower.” He usually has things, spontaneous, and abundant in
inferiority feelings. He tends to be slow emotional response. His “thick-skinned
and impeded in speech and in expressing ness” enables him to face wear and tear
himself, dislikes occupations with person in dealing with people and grueling emo
al contacts, prefers one or two close tional situations, without fatigue. How
friends to large groups, and is not given ever, he can be careless of detail, ignore
to keeping in contact with all that is danger signals, and consume much time
going on around him. talking. He tends to be “pushy” and
actively interested in the opposite sex.
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FACTOR N
Forthright, Natural, Artless, vs. Shrewd, Calculating’, Worldly,
Sentimental Penetrating
(Artlessness) (Shrewdness)
The person who scores low on Factor The person who scores high on Factor
N tends to be unsophisticated, sentimen N tends to be polished, experienced,
tal, and simple. He is sometimes crude worldly, shrewd. He is often hardhead
and awkward, but easily pleased and ed and analytical. He has an intellec
content with what comes, and is natural tual, unsentimental approach to situa
and spontaneous. tions, an approach akin to cynicism.
FACTOR 0
Placid, Self-assured, Confident, Serene us. Apprehensive, Worrying, Depressive,
(Untroubled adequacy) Troubled
(Guilt proncncss)
The person who scores low on Factor The person who scores high on Factor
O tends to be placid, with unshakable O tends to be depressed, moody, a wor
nerve. He has a mature, unanxious con rier, fuli of foreboding, and brooding
fidence in himself and his capacity to He has a childlike tendency to anxiety
deal with things. He is resilient and in difficulties. He does not feel accepted
secure, but to the point of being insensi in groups or free to participate. High
tive of when a group is not going along Factor O score is very common in clini
with him, so that he may evoke antip cal groups of all types (see Handbook).
athies and distrust.
FACTOR Qx
Conservative, Respecting Established vs. Experimenting, Critical, Liberal,
Ideas, Tolerant of Traditional Analytical, Free-thinking
Difficulties (Radicalism)
(Conservatism)
The person who scores low on Factor The person who scores high on Factor
Q, is confident in what he has been Qj tends to be interested in intellectual
taught to believe, and accepts the “tried matters and has doubts, on fundamental
and true,” despite inconsistencies, when issues. He is skeptical and inquiring re
something elsefmight be better. He is garding ideas, either old or new. He
cautious and compromising in regard to tends to be more well informed, less
r.&W ideas- Thus, he tends to oppose and inclined to moralize, more inclined to
p,.. tpone change, is inclined to go along experiment in life generally, and more
with tradition, is more conservative in tolerant of inconvenience and change.
religion and politics, and tends not to be
interested in analytical ‘ intellectual
thought.
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7. PROCEDURES FOR CALCULATING SECOND-ORDER FACTOR SCORES
It has been indicated above that the 1) In the column at the far left of
16 PF can be scored for broad second- the form, place the sten score for
order factors as well as for the sixteen each factor in the appropriate box.
primaries. Eight second-order factors
2) Follow the dotted line from Fac
have been identified and replicated at
tor A sten score until a circled
the present time. The first four, which number is reached. Multiply the
will generally be of most interest to
Factor A sten score by the cir
practitioners, are: cled number. Enter the result in
Qi* Introversion vs. Extraversion the box immediately following the
Qh Low Anxiety vs.-High Anxiety circled number. Continuo follow
Qm Tenderminded Emotionality vs. ing the line until another circled
Tough Poise number is encountered. Repeat
Qiv Subduedness vs. Independence the same procedure as before.
Second-order scores are more easily Continue until all boxes in the
derived from the sten scores on the pri Factor A row are filled.
maries than from raw scores. If the pri 3) Repeat the procedure in Step 2
mary sten scores .are combined in the for Factor B and all other factors.
manner shown in the following table, the 4) Add each vertical column on the
resulting second-order scores will also page and place the sum of each
be in sten form. column in the appropriate box be-
Tables 7.1 and 7.2 outline a simpli iow.
fied procedure for calculating the first 5) In each pair of vertical columns
four second-order scores by hand. Table the sum of the second column
7.1 is for use with sten scores from men. {the shaded column) is subtracted
Table 7.2 is for use with scores from from the sum of the first column.
women. However, more refined decimal Place the answer in the box be
weights are available in the Handbook. neath the subtraction. The deci
These decimal weights should be used mal point for the score has al
when more precise estimates of second- ready boon correctly placed on
order scores are required. the form. The scores obtained
from this procedure are the sten
Second-order scores can be obtained
scores of the second-order fac
from Table 7.1 or 7.2 by following the
tors indicated.
five steps listed below:**
•Second-orders are labeled with Roman-numeral subscripts to distinguish them from the Inst four primaries, which
have Arabic-numeral subscripts.
**The authors wish to express their appreciation to Dr. Russell H. Levy (Director of Research and Long Range
Planning) and Mr. John J. Henning (Administrator of General and Evaluative Research, Illinois Department of
Corrections) for permission to use the simplified procedure for calculating second-order scores, developed by
them, which is shown in Tables 7.1 and 7.2.
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27
TOOL No. 3. 500
When you answer the following questions keep these four points in mind : 1 *
1 You are asked not to spend time pondering. Give, the first, natural answer as it conies to you.
Of course, the questions are too short to give you all the particulars you would sometimes like to
have. For instance, .the above question asks you about “team games” and you might be fonder
of football than basketball. But you are to reply “for the average game,’’ or to strike fan average
in situations of the kind stated. Give the best answer you can at a rate not slower than five or
six a minute. You should finish in a little more than half an hour.
2 Try not to fall back on.the.middle, “uncertain” answers except when the answer at cither end is
really impossible for you — perhaps once every four or five questions.
3 Be sure not to skip any thin g;: but answer - every question,; somehow: Some. may not:: apply: to- you
very well, but give your best guess. Some may seem.personal; but remember- that! the answer..sheets
are kept confidential and cannot be scored without a special stencil key. Answers to.iparticular
questions are not inspected,-
4 Answer as honestly as possibleiwhat is true of you. Do not merely mark what seems “the right
thing to say” to impress the examiner.
1 I have the instructions.for ■ this test clearly.in 9 If I saw two neighbours’ children fighting, I
mind. would :
a. yes, b uncertain, c. nor a. leave them to settle it,
b uncertain,
2.1am ready to answer each question as truthfully c. reason with them. .
as possible1
a. yes b. uncertain, c. no 10 On social occasions l :
a. readily come forward,
3 . I would rather have a house: ■ b. In between
a. in a sociable suburb c. prefer to stay quietly in the background.
b. in between
c. alone in the deep wood*. 11 It would be more interesting to be :
a. a construction engineer,
4 I can find enough energy to face my difficulties,
b. uncertain,
a alwajs, b. generally, c. seldom c. a writer of plays.
5 I feel a bit nervous of wild animals even when 12 I would rather stop in the street to watch an
they arc in strong cages. artist painting than listen to some people having
a. yes (true), b. uncertain, c. no (false). a quarrel.
6 I hold back from criticizing people and their a. true, b: uncertain, c. false.
ideas, 13 I can generally put up with conceited people,
a. yes, b. sometimes, c no- even though they brag or show they think too
7 I make smart, sarcastic remarks to people if I A\ell of themselves.
think they deserve it. a. yes b. in between c. no
a. generally b. sometimes c. never 14 You can almost always notice on a man’s fase
8 1 prefer semiclassical music to popular tunes, when he is dishonest:
a. true, b. uncertain, c. false- a. yes b. in between > c no
S8' When I have been put in charge ot something, 50 I sometimes doubt whether people I am talking
I insist that my instructions are followed or to are really interested in what I am saying
else I resign. a. yes, b. in between, c. no. 5.01
a. yes, b. sometimes c. no.
51 If I Had to choose, I would rather be : ‘
9 For parents, it is more important to
a. a fd-estcr,
a. help their children develop their affections, b. uncertain,
b. in between. c. a high school teacher
c. teach their children bow to control emotions.
52 For special holidaj s and birthdays, I ;
0 In a group task I would rather :
a. like to give personal presents,
a. try to improve arrangements,
b. uncertain,
b. in between, c. feel that buying presents is a bit of a
c.: keep the records and see that rules are
nuisance.
followed.
53 “Tired” is to “work” as “proud” is to :
1 I feel a need every now and then to engage in
a tough physical activity. a. - smile b. success c. happy
a. yes b. in between,. c, no. 54 Which of the following items is different in
2 I would rather mix with polite people than kind from the others?
rough, rebellious individuals. . a. candle, b. moon, c. elect'ic light.
a. yes, b. in between, c. no. 55 I have been let down by my. friends :
3 I feel terribly dejected when people criticize me a. hardly ever,
in a group.’ i * ■ ! b. occasionally,
a. true, b. in between, c. false. c. quite a lot,
4 If I am called in by my boss, I: 56 I have some characteristics in which I feel
a. make it a chance to ask for something I want, definitely superior to most people,
b. la between, ' ' „ a. yes, b uncertain c. no
c. fear I’ve dene something wrong.
57 When I get upset, I try hardto hide my feelings,
5 ' What this world needs is : from others.
a. more steady and “solid” citizens, a ■ ■ true, b in between, o. false
b. uncertain,
c. more “idealists*’ with plans for a better 58 I like to go out to a show or entertainment ;
a. more than once a week (more than average)
6 I am always keenly aware of attempts at proba-
world.
ganda
a. yes
in thing I read.
b. uncertain c. r o.
, 59
b. about once a week (average),
c. less than once a week (less than average)
I think that plenty of freedom is more impor
tant than good manners and respect for the
7 As a teenager, I joined in school sports : law.
a. occasionally, . a. true, b. uncertain c. false
b. fairly often,
c. a great deal. 60 I tend to keep quiet in the presence of senior
8 I keep my room well organized with things in persons (people of greater experience,. age, or
known places almost all the time. rank)
a. yes, b. in between, c. no.
a. yes b. in between c. no.
9 I sometimes get in a state of. tension and tur 61 I find it hard to address or ^recite to a large
moil as I think of the day’s happenings. ’ : group. .
c, yes b. in between c. no. a, yes, b. in between, c. no.
*T -T. .TV
• 1'
.■'LprefW readings,■ 9fc in1 carrying, out- a task,. L am not satisfied
a a realistic account of military or political unless even the minor details are- given* close
battles, attention. i*p
b oncertain, a. true b. in between, e. false ^
c a sensitive, imaginative novel.
99 Quite small setbacks occasionally irritate me
.When bossy, people try to “push me around,” too much.
I do just the opposite of what they.!wish..
a. -yes,. b* in-b.tween, c, no.
...a*.,,, yes., . b,, jn,between,.. c. ,;„no.
100 I am always-a-sound, sleeper* neveir walking: or
Business superiors, or, members.,,of, my family, ■ ,n .talking,in my sleep,
as a rule, find fault .with me only when there is
real'cause. ‘ ' - a. yes, b. in between c. no.
■a - ,b{- ,-im between.,; • c. false?, ( - : 101 It would be more interesting'to work in a
business.
In streets or stores, T dislike' the way'some
persons state at^eople: I,f -K m ia,, talking-to. customers*
•<; b.-inbetween;
-..a, *yej, ; L, in between,, -c.,, no*,j c. keeping office accounts.and records..
On a long journey, I would prefer to :' "r<
102 “Siz6”is to ‘‘length1’ as “dishonest'’" is to-:
a. read something profound, but'Interesting, a,.*, prison,. b. sin, c. stealing.
b. uncertain, «
c. pass the time talking1 casualty with a ’ fellow 103; AB'is to dc-as SR- is to-:
passenger. ti . . a. qp} b. pqi c. tu,
In a-situatiqn which may become dangerous, I 104 ‘When people-are,unreasonable,.! just:
believe in making a fuss and speaking up even a. keep quiet.
! :if calmness.arid: politeness.are lost. •: f i b. uncertain,
a: • ye«, ‘rfb:' • -in*between* -c ‘'noi : c. despise them.
If acquaintances treat me badly and show they 105 If people talk, loudly while: I am listening to
rdislike, me.:. , .... music,. I:
.a-. it doesn’.t upsetmera biS:. , . ; , a can keep my mind on the music find not be
b. in between, > ; . , 1, bothered1,
c. .1 tend to get downhearted*. b: in between,
c. find it spoils my enjoyment! and annoys me.
I.find it embarrassing to have praise or compli
ments bestowed1 on, me. :^ ' ' , 106 I think, I am .better described as :
a. yes, b, in between, c no. a. polite and quiet,
b- in. between;.
I would rather have aijobiwithi: .>n« c. forceful*.
a a fixed, certain salary,. : ;
b..'! in between, , .107’ T attend soclul functions only when I have to,
c. a larger salary, which depended' on my Con and stay, away any other time.
stantly persuading people Tam worth it . . :ra yes, . ,b. uncertain;. c. no;,
To keep informed, I like : 108 To be cautious and' expect little is better than
to, be happy at heart, always expecting success.
a. to discuss- issues: with1 people} ‘'1 11 1
b. in between} - ! n ■■* ja. true b. uacertaio c. false
c. to rely on the actual!news.rcports: . o- 109 In thinking of difficulties in my work, I:
h I like to -take.,.an-active: part ,in. social .affairs, ai try,-to: plan: ahead* betore I-meet* them,
committee work, etc b. in between
a. yes, b. im between, c. noj ,*■ : c. . assume I can* handle them when: they come,
146. I like to do. my planning.alone, without inter-.
" ruptions and.suggestions from others.
a. yes, b. in between, c. no
35 I consider myself a very socig±»Jei;ii«ji^going
person: ,o xUW'iQi ct ,2 1-47. I sometime let my actions get swayed by fcel-
, a.
rmbom
yes, b. In between
I m i-rx.-r’i ;r»i- iWi:
c. J: not *-i u7 i ’ ings of jealousy.
36 In social contacts I : : - >•: L>i i / v a, yps, b. in between, c. no.
a. show ttiy emotions as"'I wish; •■■■'' a 148 I helieve firmly “the boss may not always be
b. in between, .»«»*: • .a ,.r;: bright, but he always has the right to be boss.”i:
c. keep my emplions tp, myself. .
a. yes, b. uncertain, c. no.
37 I enjoy music that is : . v.-i s:.-.>! nr
149 I get tense as I think of all the things lying
a. light, dryland brjsk,l .ahead of me.
b. in between, .. .. ., . , j-.a. yes, , b.. sometimes, c’ no.
c. emotional and sentinienUl. ?..... .
150 If people-shout suggestions when I’m playing
33, _j admire the beauty of. a poem more. than that. a game, it does't upset me.
* of a weil-made gun: :„,f 7, .... ;
a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
a. ryps, „ b. uncertain, . c. no.
151 It would be more interesting to be :
39 If a good remark of mine is passed by, I :
a. an ariist,
■ --it.?, rr,*: ,■ v *:? rn» I lib i /.V i
• a. let it go, b. uncertain,
in betweeu,- ! t - !! " *’ Um c. a secretary running a club.
c. givcpeaple a chance to hear it again, • ?;
152 ' Which of the following words does not properly
140 I would like to work as a prpbatipn.-pfficer, with
- belong with the others?
criminals on parole.
a. any, b. some, c. most.
'•gya.-f yes, f;0 b,* -in between,,.. , c.th}aori:;o7, , ; r
14'f ; vdne should be careful about mixing with all 153 “Flame” is to “heat” as “rose” is to :
kinds of strangers, since there are dangers of a. thorn, b. red petals, c. scent.
infection and so on. 154 I have vivid dreams, disturbing my sleep.
'r-'a. yes, i;b. uncertain,. c. no.: i. ; a. often,
142 In . traveling abroad, ,I.>yould rather go on an b. occasionally,
expertly conducted tour than plan by myself f ; c. • practically never.
, , the, places IV;wish
uft-ryV: ■ ■
to visit.
I* ■■■■•• ' • • . !.V ' .; II ?'•t 155 If the odds are really against something’s being
" a.yes, b. uncertain, c no. . , a success, I. still believe in taking the risk.
143 I am properly regarded as only ,a plodding, a. yes, b. in between, c. no.
half-successful,fjerspi?, 156 I like it when I know so well what the group
a. yes, b. uncertain, c." no.' has to do that 1 naturally become the one in .
]44 ';if' pedpfe take advantage .of my friendliness,' I' command.
do not resent it and I soon-forget.' !J,; a. yes, ‘ b. in between, c. no.
a ‘trder b. uncertain, c. • false. 157. I would rather, dress with quiet correctness
145 If a heated argument developed between other? than with eye-catching personal style,
members taking part in the groups discussion, I a. true, b. uncertain, c. false
would : 158 An evening with a quiet hobby appeals to me
r.xo a..';.like.jto sep.,a.!“winner,,?;.;: ;;n i ';i 1 ni ’ more than a lively party.
b. in between, ,7
c. wish that it would be smooth'd oxer. a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
{
ISO I am known a$ an “idea man” who aimost 1 184 I am a fairly strict person, insisting on 'aiwai^
always puts forward some ideas on a problem. doing things as correctly as possible 504
a. yes, b. in between, c. no. -"‘a. tiuc,' b; in between; c. false.
181 I think I am better at showing :
185 I enjoy work that requires conscientious,
a. nerve in meeting challenges, • exacting skills. .
bi uncertain,
a. yes, "b. ini between, c no,
c tolerance of other people’s wishes.
186 I’m the energetic type who keeps busy,
182 I am considered a very enthusiastic person,
a. yes, b. uncertain, c. no.
a. yea, . b. in between, c. no.
187 I am sure there are no questions that I have
183 I like a job that offers change, variety, and , skipped or failed to answer properly,
travel, even if it involves some danger. a. yes> uncertain, c. no.
a* yes, b. in between, c. no. ^
ft
J
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APPENDIX- 1 (cl)
Dr. M. SVlukhopadhyay
Professor of Educational Research
Technical Teachers' Training Institute
Bhopal-2
1980
INTRODUCTION
In the post independence era, bringing change in education
for qualitative improvement has been a major concern of the
educational planners and administrators. Quite a few new insti
tutes and organizations were established with considerable invest
ments at the National and State levels. These institutes designed
and diffused quite a large number of innovations (Mukhopadhyay
1982, Rao 1967, Singh 1976) in education. The change, however,
was not commensurate with the number of innovations, and
investments therein.
DIFFUSION RESEARCH
Diffusion research in various fields have given considerable
attention to adopters' characteristics affecting the process of
adoption and diffusion of innovations. These characteristics have
included demographic, socio-economic, personal and personality
characteristics. Either in India or elsewhere these characteristics,
taken in very large number, have been inadequate to explain the
diffusion process in its totality. Using multivariate analysis and
regression equation, Indian researchers could identify 11 out of 49
characteristics of a school principal which provided only 57 per
cent of the variance (Buch 1972) or out of 30 characteristics of
teachers, eight variables explained only 3V98 per cent of variance
of teachers' adoption behaviour (Rai 1976, 1982). Though
the qualitative studies helped in understanding the institu
tional dynamics, they did not contribute to this end much.
These hunches of inadequacy, further supplemented by the need
to identify subtle motivational factors lead the way to think
researchers and experts in research on innovation and change
process to define a change prone teacher. These definitions were
analysed. It was found that a change prone teacher is open
minded, eager to know, ready to make extra efforts, reviews his/
her own actions periodically, communicates ideas to others, and
have experimental attitude. Further it was thought that principal's
change proneness needs to have special consideration: Besides
his personal action, his administrative behaviour sBould also reflect
his change proneness.
After these specifications were made, items ih interrogative
sentence form on each component were developed separately. The
total number of items developed in the first draft was 54, commoh
to both teachers and principal and 19 on principal’s administrative
aspect. These items were subjected to scrutinization by the
experts consulted earlier to see whether the items can really mea
sure the components they are meant for. On the basis of scrutiny
certain items were modified, a few items were dropped. The
revised draft was administered on a try out sample of 85 teachers.
The items that discriminated significantly between the two
extreme 27% groups were retained. After the scrutiny and item
analysis the number of items left for the final draft was 33 common
to teachers arid principal, and 12 for principal's- administrative
behaviour. Each item is provided with a five point scale where
each question can be answered from 'Always' to 'Never' through
'Frequently', 'Sometimes' and 'Seldom'. This final draft was tried
out on a small sample of ten teachers. Minor modifications of
language of items were carried out on the basis of the tryout and
the final draft was ready.
The inventory was administered on 60 secondary school
teachers. The split-half reliability found By using Spearman-
Brown prophecy formula was ‘82 which is significant at -01 let/el.
Chi-square test carried out on a 2 (innovative/non-innovative
schools) X 3 (Good/Moderate/Poor scores on change proneness).
Contingency table was found significant at -05 level, thus indica
ting that change proneness of teachers successfully differentiates
innovative schools from the non-innovative schools:-
Thorridike and Hagbri (196!) maintain that a test maybe
said to have validity when the tasks that it presents to the res
pondents correspond to the contents. In absence of any external
criterion the content validity of the inventory was established by
developing the items on particular content (components) of the
personal committment.
SOME STUDIES
Occasional!;
510
Seldom
t/i
Never
Often
• j:
<
ij (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Do you try with different methods of teaching for a particular subject? 0 0 O o o
Do you refer text-books other than prescribed in your school in your
SUbjeCt V ■ ® V I.:'.. v>f:: ■ r* fij 0 o 0 o O .1
Are you willing, to try something new which may increase your work
load.?0 - ° J q 0 0 0;
0
Hjnioris.
,0.
Do you mind trying something new which may fail ? .-.•••'Hi ,'s 0 0 0 ,0 0
' ov2(,$ or vteiom trinov , ,,,! 1 :
Otryou think critically, before trying or accepting'-'a1 hew "practice ?- 0 0 0 0 0
N — No NR — No Response