A study to determine the relationship between certain normative data and administrative knowledge as measured by the Written Michigan Vocational Administrative Examination

The writer's purpose in conducting this study was to determine the relationship between candidates' scores on the Written Michigan Vocational Administrative Examination (WMVAE) and their educational level, teaching certification, administrative coursework, teaching experience, administrative experience, and occupational experience. The population comprised 63 candidates who took the WMVAE before entering the Leadership Development Program at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, in 1986, 1987, and 1988. Candidates' responses on the Demographic Profile Form and their scores on the WMVAE were compared.;Correlation techniques revealed associations between the independent and dependent variables at the negligible, low, and moderate levels, according to the range devised by Davis (1971). None of the relationships were at the substantial or very strong level. The highest correlation coefficient was the moderate association between the independent variable administrative experience and the dependent variable candidates' scores on the Staff Development subtest of the WMVAE.;No statistically significant relationship (at the.05 alpha level) was found between the normative data and candidates' aggregate scores on the WMVAE. Therefore, the statistical results indicated that the normative data selected were not good predictors of candidates' WMVAE scores.;Descriptive as well as inferential statistics were used. Multiple regression analysis and stepwise regression techniques were employed. Population statistics were used to describe the examinees by educational level, teacher certification, and coursework, as well as teaching, administrative, and occupational experience. Frequency distributions were given for candidates' scores on each of the nine WMVAE subtests as well as their aggregate WMVAE scores for each of the six normative characteristics selected. The subtests were Program Planning, Development, and Evaluation; Instructional Management; Personnel Management; Facilities and Equipment Management; Student Services; Staff Development; Professional Relations; School/Community Relations; and Business and Financial Management.