ABSTRACT
The most survey of clinical testing practices was done by C. M. Louttit and C. G. Browne. Their 1946 study was based on returns from 43 institutions which were mainly college clinics. They also refer to a survey done in 1935. A few studies report on tests in special settings: J. G. Darley and D. G. Marquis surveyed practices in veterans guidance centers shortly after World War II; Swenson and Lindgren reported on the use of psychological tests in industry. The survey form consisted of a questionnaire about the agency and its testing practices and a check list for reporting the usage of specific tests. The intent of the sampling procedures was to obtain a broad selection of clinical agencies and hospitals from all over the United States. In the total sample there was almost an exact balance between outpatient and inpatient services, and between adults and children seen for testing.
