Reliability and validity of a newly constructed multiple-choice creativity instrument

An alternative method for testing creativity was investigated. A multiple-choice paper-and-pencil test called the Abedi-Schumacher Creativity Test (CT) was developed in an attempt to shorten the amount of time required for the administration and scoring of creativity tests. This instrument was translated into Spanish and was administered with the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) and the Villa and Auzmendi Creativity Test (VAT) to 2,270 students in Spain. Teacher ratings of student creativity were also examined. Significant but low correlations were found between the 4 CT subscale scores and the students' academic achievement measures and TTCT subscale scores. The reliability coefficient of the CT subscale scores was at an acceptable level; however, the correlation coefficients between the CT and the TTCT and VAT were moderate or higher The results of this study have influenced further modification of the CT test items.