Describe the test creation process used by Edward Strong to develop the Strong Vocational Interest Blank, the predecessor of the Strong Interest Inventory.

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Ans: Strong, while working to place military people in suitable jobs, thought that to get a good reflection of one’s vocational interests that questions regarding likes and dislikes of various occupations, areas of study, personality types, and leisure time activities should be asked. He compared these results with those of people currently successfully working in certain occupations who answered the same questions. From these results, he could look for a fit between people and occupations.

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