EXAMINATION OF SOME MEASURES OF CREATIVE ABILITY BY MULTITRAIT-MULTIMETHOD MATRIX

Examined measures of 6 traits of creative ability by the multitrait-multimethod matrix. Structured tests, interviews, and supervisory ratings were gathered from 63 scientists and engineers in a research laboratory. There was no evidence of convergent and discriminant validity for the measures of creative ability, although 2 control traits in the matrix job involvement and time extension exhibited substantial validity. Implications of the findings are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1969 American Psychological Association.