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Rating: Apply formula II. Point of reference is perfect com 
pletion of 40 units in 160 seconds; RU, 40; Ru, 4 secs.; 
errors count 2. Apply to sample record above, 
4 X (40 - 20) 
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G. TYPIST TESTS 
1. Order of Procedure: (a) Shock absorber 
(b) IS 
(c) 13c 
(d) 16 
(e) 20T3 
2. Shock Absorber: As a shock absorber, give subject a type 
written letter with several glaring mistakes in spacing, 
punctuation, and capitalization. Ask subject to read this 
letter and check off the mistakes. This test should be 
very simple and easy. 
3. Pro-rating: The applicant’s desirability is determined by 
pro-rating the above tests according to the formula: 
.10 X ri5 .25 X ri3c + .25 X ri6 + .40 X r2oT3 = R. 
From this it will be seen that the typing test counts much 
more than any other, viz., 40%, while the context and spell 
ing tests count 25% each, and the letter substitution test 
10%. However, in the case of a new typist, just out of 
school, who has not yet had time to develop speed on the 
machine, it is advisable to count the typing test only 25%, 
and tests 13c, 16, and 15, 30%, 30%, and 15% respectively. 
Thjs is on the assumption that ability in these tests pred 
icates a good basis for future ability as a typist. See 
Chapter VIII. 
4. Standards: From .60 to 1.00 shall be recommended; between 
.50 and .60 shall be recommended for a trial under close 
supervision.