GRE Norms

[Wuensch, Karl L.]

I have a test interpretation query.  I just checked the ETS site for normative data on the GRE.  I was quite surprised to see that the mean on the verbal section is now 469 (SD = 120) and on the quantitative section the mean is now 597 (SD = 148).  When I took it, in 1972, the mean on the verbal section was 497 (SD = 125) and on the quantitative section the mean was 512 (SD = 134).  That is quite a change in norms, especially on the quantitative section.  Does ETS score the GRE in a way that makes scores comparable (in terms of the measured latent variable, aptitude) across the years, like they used to do with the SAT?  Put another way, does the change in norms indicate that those applying to graduate school now have considerably better quantitative skills but somewhat lower verbal skills than did those applying to graduate school back in the 70's?   Cheers,   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karl L. Wuensch, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville NC  27858-4353 Voice:  252-328-9420     Fax:  252-328-6283 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://core.ecu.edu/psyc/wuenschk/klw.htm       --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]