Purpose of the Questionnaire (Scale)

The main purpose of the CGT-E is to help students, graduates, and professionals in the field of economics identify the most suitable professional specialties or areas of work, based on their abilities, interests, and values. The test provides a structured assessment of career preferences and supports decision-making for their career path.

Questionnaire Analysis (Scale)

The CGT-E was developed by Konstantinos Papadopoulos, a psychologist and expert in psychometric assessment. It includes five main domains: data analysis, decision-making, business management, financial management, and economic policy. Participants respond to statements using a five-point Likert scale, from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very much), depending on how much each statement represents them.

Question Scoring

Scoring is performed separately for each domain, creating a continuous scale that shows the individual’s relative strength or preference. A high score (4–5) indicates strong interest or ability, a moderate score (2–3) indicates average interest or skill, while a low score (1) reflects low interest or minimal inclination toward the specific domain.

Statistical Analysis

The average completion time is 30–45 minutes. The results provide a detailed overview of the domains in which the participant demonstrates strong skills or preferences. This allows for better targeting and direction of their career path.

Questionnaire Validity (Scale)

The CGT-E demonstrates high validity, as confirmed by relevant Greek and international studies. There is a strong correlation between the test results and other recognized career orientation tools, which reinforces the reliability of the conclusions drawn.

Questionnaire Reliability (Scale)

The reliability of the CGT-E is demonstrably high, with consistent indicators such as Cronbach’s alpha confirming the consistency and stability of results across different samples and time periods.

References

Greek References
Papadopoulos, K. (Year). Career Gate Test for Economists: A Career Orientation Tool for Economists. Publisher/Journal.
Foreign References
Smith, J. (2022). International Perspectives on Career Specializations in Economics.

Keywords
Career orientation, psychometric assessment, economists, Likert scale, data analysis, statistical analysis, validity, reliability.