Technical Data

The technical data of the CSFI is very encouraging.

Norms:
The norm group has continued to expand over the years and now we have 10,000 students representing research universities, state universities, community colleges and private colleges. The mean scores for these norm groups have not varied more than 1/4 of 1% during the last eight years. Culture diversity studies were modeled after the diversity found in California college students. Checks over the last few years indicate initial footprints have been maintained in the growing norm group.

Reliability:
Coefficient alpha and test-retest studies indicate coefficients of .91 which are at a very acceptable level.

Validity:
Validity studies both concurrent and predictive with a variety of students indicate coefficients of from -.30 to -.50, very desirable results for self-reporting instruments. (Negative signs indicate smaller scores represent greater success). Coefficients were drawn between test scores and earned gpa.