Cluster analysis of the WJ III: Implications for test interpretation and CHC model extensions

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Abstract

The WJ III Battery is comprised of both cognitive (intelligence) and achievement components. As reported in the technical manual, the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities organizational structure of the WJ III has been validated. The current investigation analyzed the cognitive and achievement tests for all WJ III norm subjects from ages 6-18 years of age. Cluster analysis of the 50 WJ III tests provides additional validity for the CHC structure of the WJ III. More importantly, the analyses provide support for a significant number of narrow ability classifications for many WJ III tests, classifications that (to date) have largely been based on expert consensus task analysis. The results also suggest possible new interpretative clusters and intermediate CHC dimensions warranting future research regarding the CHC taxonomy of human cognitive abilities.