15/19/27 Guide to the Ledyard R. Tucker Papers Ledyard R. Tucker Papers

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Guide to the Ledyard R. Tucker Papers 1940/1988 University of Illinois Archives Overview of the Collection Ledyard R. Tucker Papers 1940-88 15/19/27 Tucker, Ledyard R., 1910- 13.00 English University of Illinois Archives
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This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.

Genre/Form of Material: Papers Topical Term: Course Materials Educational Testing Service Faculty Papers Measurement Psychological Testing Psychometric Society Statistics Testing
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7/29/1991

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Scope and Contents

Papers of Ledyard R. Tucker, professor of psychology (1960-79), including correspondence, publications, reports, manuscripts, research notes, course materials, test materials and computer INT-outs relating to Tucker's research on factor analysis, three-mode factor analysis and mental test theory; teaching of measurement psychology techniques; and professional, and administrative activities.  The papers include material on the Psychometric Society (1961-73, President 1955), the American Psychological Association, Division 5, Evaluation and Measurement (1959-63, President 1962), and Psychometrika (1954-74), Editorial Board member 1945-72).  Tucker was associated with the Educational Testing Service as Director of Statistical Analysis (1948-52) and Research Associate (1952-60).  His factor analysis research was funded by the Office of Naval Research (1961-70).