Harry,
The MBTI is widely used (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) in this context.
You have to be both trained in its use and pay for the full model, but
there are shortform versions of it, and other interpretations that are
freely available, and might be suitable if you are using it in a non-
lab situation. The Kiersey test is one such derivation which seems
popular.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_IndicatorTry Googling for mbti free version.
David
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David Durling FDRS PhD
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On 19 Oct 2009, at 10:20 am, Harry wrote:
> Hi PhD-Designers,
> I'm not sure this is the right list for my question - but I have a
> feeling
> someone on here will be able to answer it anyway. Forgive me if this
> is a
> bit off-topic!
>
> I'm currently looking into psychometric and aptitude tests for use
> within a
> job application process on a recruitment website (I know there are
> weaknesses with such tools but that's another discussion for another
> day).
> I've noticed that there are a few suppliers who charge for this. As an
> ex-academic, I can't help wondering whether there are any freely
> available
> tests out there as these paid services are probably based on published
> academic research...
>
> Can anyone give me any pointers?
>
> thanks
>
> --
> Dr. Harry Brignull
> User Experience Consultant
>
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