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Do you think the Dewey Color Test is particularly helpful, useful or accurate?
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http://www.deweycolorsystem.org/
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February 09, 2010 01:38 PM
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I tried to take the test twice and also got an error message both times. I was curious as to how it would come out. I did go and read the about us page. I was curious as to how this came about. I'm much too lazy to read all of the supposed scientific research behind the tests. Like all tests though, and like all research, you can get different answers depending on which test you take. I have taken the Myer's Briggs test and was told that teaching was not a career path for me and that business was. It was interesting because I am a teacher and I really don't like business. So I was curious as to what this brief test would say. I'll try it again later.
However, I also know enough about statistical tests to know that while this is scientifically valid, according to the tests that were performed on the personality measure, if put through other statistical tests, it might not be valid at all. What I mean is different statistical tests will yield different results. Some could lead to statistical significance, and others will not. Statistical significance, itself, merely means that, yes...according to the tests that we have performed (often a specific formula for the variable with other variable eliminated), that what we found probably couldn't have happened by accident. The two keys here are the variables eliminated and the specific formula for the test. Now, all statistical computation has to be done this way in order to get an answer. But that doesn't mean that all probable computations were done. Statistics also relies on a best fit line. So we don't know about the outliers because these are often ignored in order to make the best line fit.
So, without reading the actual scientific tests and knowing what was done, what was left out, etc. I'm give a healthy dose of skepticism to any and all of these tests. They are cheaper than a therapist I suppose.
However, I also know enough about statistical tests to know that while this is scientifically valid, according to the tests that were performed on the personality measure, if put through other statistical tests, it might not be valid at all. What I mean is different statistical tests will yield different results. Some could lead to statistical significance, and others will not. Statistical significance, itself, merely means that, yes...according to the tests that we have performed (often a specific formula for the variable with other variable eliminated), that what we found probably couldn't have happened by accident. The two keys here are the variables eliminated and the specific formula for the test. Now, all statistical computation has to be done this way in order to get an answer. But that doesn't mean that all probable computations were done. Statistics also relies on a best fit line. So we don't know about the outliers because these are often ignored in order to make the best line fit.
So, without reading the actual scientific tests and knowing what was done, what was left out, etc. I'm give a healthy dose of skepticism to any and all of these tests. They are cheaper than a therapist I suppose.
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February 09, 2010 07:38 AM
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Taking both this and a similar test on careerpath.com (http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/colorcareercounselor.aspx)
I would have to say that it is fairly accurate in analyzing your personality and likes and matching it to the job type that best suits you.
Of course you still have to take everything into consideration and never rule out the possibility of a job just because you don't want to try something new. Hope this helps!
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I would have to say that it is fairly accurate in analyzing your personality and likes and matching it to the job type that best suits you.
Of course you still have to take everything into consideration and never rule out the possibility of a job just because you don't want to try something new. Hope this helps!
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February 09, 2010 07:54 AM
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I have the Mahalo page on it and after researching it I found that it was pretty accurate as to how my personality works. I know that I have taken classes before on how to improve yourself in the business world and they referred to this type of test. It seems to have quite a fan base with Human Resources and I think it is rather accurate.
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February 09, 2010 08:32 AM
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Well i tried twice and keep getting...
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Once I get to the results page..so yeah I don't think error is my personality lol
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Once I get to the results page..so yeah I don't think error is my personality lol
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February 09, 2010 07:52 PM
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Tried it and it only gave a list of 26-50 don't know how it works but with the long list of occupations it gave I gues you would have to fall into or near one. I guess I would need to study the theory behind it more to peg it's usefullness.
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February 09, 2010 09:01 PM
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In the "enjoyable" list there are several jobs that I would enjoy, as well as some that I would rather gouge out my own eyes with a blunt object then apply for.
Color theory is interesting but I take it with a grain of salt after all color choices may be impacted by mood, surrouding colors, lighting, and physical perception of color.
I find it interesting in so far that it is entertaining to take and see the results.
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Color theory is interesting but I take it with a grain of salt after all color choices may be impacted by mood, surrouding colors, lighting, and physical perception of color.
I find it interesting in so far that it is entertaining to take and see the results.
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February 10, 2010 04:32 AM
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Not really, no. There's simply no scientific reason why picking your favorite colors at a particular moment (especially since they can vary depending on time of day, lighting, screen resolution, etc.) has anything to do with your job skills. The entire site is trying to sell you their Full Report, so this isn't really surprising.
Generally, non-scientific tests like this should be taken with a grain of salt. There's something called the Barnum effect, after infamous huckster P.T. Barnum -- basically, a lot of tests like this return incredibly general, vague results that still sound nice enough that people will think they apply to them. In the original experiment, they gave the same description to all the volunteers, and they all thought it was quite accurate!
As for my result? It said I should be a counselor. I respect them and all, but the job is just not for me.
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Generally, non-scientific tests like this should be taken with a grain of salt. There's something called the Barnum effect, after infamous huckster P.T. Barnum -- basically, a lot of tests like this return incredibly general, vague results that still sound nice enough that people will think they apply to them. In the original experiment, they gave the same description to all the volunteers, and they all thought it was quite accurate!
As for my result? It said I should be a counselor. I respect them and all, but the job is just not for me.
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