Personality Factors: The 15 Factor Questionnaires

INTRODUCTION

The 15 Factor questionnaires is the original version of the 15 Factor questionnaire plus and are two different versions of each other the 15FQ+ being the updated version of the two, measures the personality dimensions( 15 core personality factors) that were first identified by Catell. The 15FQ was established in 1992 and founded by Psytech. The Fifteen factor questionnaire was produced as substitute for the 16 PF sequences of assessments, along with Catell’s model of personality, presently there are many reliable instruments which evaluates and tests for the same outcome. In this study the examining and summary of the 15FQ+, in addition the properties as well as the uses and advantages will studied be for a broader understanding

It could also cut down on large group for example Culture fairness, language or ethnic groups, that are being assessed for a particular vacant position that needs to be filled if assisting in narrowing down who would likely be a stronger cognitive individual for the demanding position. One more advantage of the 15 FQ+ is that its materials used during assessment consisting of pen/ pencils, non-verbal tests in groups and along with its supported evidence attesting its validity and reliability along culture fairness within a minority groups as well as

Validity within a psychological assessment cannot be considered without reliability as it assists each other hand in hand. Validity focuses on the errors picked up within the measure that could alter the state within the measure and to a degree affect the items result quality. There are many types of validity, thus being face validity, content and criterion.
RELIABILITY
“The degree to which a measurement technique can be depended upon to secure consistent results upon repeated application.”(Weiner,2007).
Also the reliability of the candidate should be considered in cases of emotional stability when taking the test or during the assessment.
A major factor towards reliability that could alter assessment being taken is if the research measurements language being administered in jargon phrases that are used or language for one, participants would struggle to understand if different to their mother tongues.
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