| Level | Item |
| Ref No | BPS/004/1/06/01/27 |
| Title | An Investigation Into the Structure of Mechanical Ability. |
| Date | 22 February 1945 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | Report titled 'An Investigation Into the Structure of Mechanical Ability.' (no 179) by Philip E. Vernon.
The investigation sets out to establish a way of predicting mechanical ability through mechanical aptitude tests.The test sample is outlined, and statistical data is provided. The report emphasises that mechanical ability is too broad a topic to accurately predict. As such, it is best done so when the scope of the abilities is limited to a specific action. Hand written notes are included. |
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| AccessStatus | Open |
| Location | O14 |
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