Table 11.
Incremental validity estimates for the Will-Do TAPAS composite over AFQT for predicting performance criteria.
| In-Unit Criterion Measure | n | AFQT R | AFQT + TAPAS R | ΔR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRS: Overall Performance | 5,263 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.03 |
| Technical Task Proficiency | ||||
| WTBD JKT | 6,268 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| PRS: Can Do | 5,273 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.02 |
| Maintaining Physical Fitness, Strength, and Weight | ||||
| APFT Score | 6,114 | 0.02 | 0.23 | 0.21 |
| PRS: Physical Fitness and Bearing | 5,293 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Initiative, Persistence, and Effort | ||||
| PRS: Effort and Discipline | 5,270 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.02 |
| PRS: Self-Management | 5,250 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.01 |
| Peer/Team Member Leadership Performance | ||||
| PRS: Leadership Potential | 5,193 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| PRS: Working with Others | 5,272 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
WTBD JKT = Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills Job Knowledge Test. R = multiple correlations between the AFQT and selected TAPAS composite scales with the targeted criterion measure. ∆R = Increment in R from adding the selected TAPAS composite scale to the regression model [(AFQT + TAPAS) – AFQT Only]. Bolded values indicate p < .05.