Casper is a situational judgment test initially developed by Dr. Kelly Dore and Dr. Harold Reiter at McMaster University. It was designed to provide academic programs with a reliable and valid measure of social intelligence and professionalism (see Kane, 2013 for a validity framework). Casper complements the technical skills often assessed during the application process, such as GPA and MCAT scores, and helps programs gain a better, holistic, understanding of each applicant from the start.
Technical Manual
Our Technical Manual is a valuable resource for anyone seeking in-depth information about Casper. It includes definitions of social intelligence and professionalism, details about Casper’s format, development, and rating process, and strong evidence supporting its reliability. The manual also summarizes research we and others have conducted assessing Casper’s predictive validity and relationship with admissions and in-program performance.
Research Publications
Additional peer-reviewed evidence can be found on our Publications page. This page is maintained by our Research Team and is regularly updated with publications, presentations, and evidence related to Casper’s reliability and validity.
Quick FAQ: Where can I find research materials on Casper?
Quick FAQ: Where can I find research materials on Casper?
Q1. Where can I find in-depth information on Casper?
The Technical Manual contains definitions, format details, rating methods, and research evidence on Casper’s reliability and validity.
Q2. Where can I find Casper research publications?
Our Publications page lists peer-reviewed research, presentations, and updates from our Research Team.