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Reynolds, Cecil R. – Diagnostique, 1991
This article defines test bias and reviews research methods most aptly applied postpublication to educational and psychological tests. Best methods for estimating bias in criterion-related or predictive validity and determining bias in construct validity across groups are explained. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Concurrent Validity, Construct Validity, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education
Vance, Booney; Sabatino, David – Diagnostique, 1991
The issues of construct validity, predictive validity, and item content bias on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) are examined. The review concludes that most objective data have not supported the issue of bias of the WISC-R when used with children of different ethnic backgrounds. (JDD)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Content Validity, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups
Mardell-Czudnowski, Carol; And Others – Diagnostique, 1988
The study evaluated the predictive validity of DIAL-R, which identifies children aged 2-6 with potential learning problems or giftedness. Based on longitudinal data for 312 elementary-level children, DIAL-R scores were found to have good concurrent sensitivity and specificity but did not correspond well with subsequent special education placement.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis
Glascoe, Frances P.; Borowitz, Kathleen C. – Diagnostique, 1988
The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) and an expressive language measure were administered to 114 children (aged 24 to 74 months) suspected of developmental difficulties. The DDST did not identify the majority of children who failed the expressive language screening, even after cutoff scores were made more rigorous. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Expressive Language, Handicap Identification
Bardos, Achilles N.; Prewett, Peter N. – Diagnostique, 1991
This study, involving 70 intermediate grade students, found that scores on the Matrix Analogies Test-Short Form (MAT-SF) were significantly lower than all of the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) composite scores. The MAT-SF correlated significantly with all areas of the CTBS composite and spelling scores. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Cognitive Tests, Correlation, High Risk Students
Merrell, Kenneth W.; Mauk, Gary W. – Diagnostique, 1993
The Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI) was administered to 121 young children, and parents rated them with the Social Skills Rating System 2-3 years after entry into the study. Correlations between the two measures revealed very weak to modest relationships, providing limited support for the BDI as a predictive measure of future…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Rating Scales, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Overton, Terry; Apperson, Jennifer – Diagnostique, 1989
The Cognitive Levels Test (CLT) and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised (PPVT-R) were administered to 30 freshman college students at a small state college in the mid-Atlantic region. Significant correlations indicate that the PPVT-R measures a component of the CLT. Mean PPVT-R scores were significantly higher than CLT means. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests, College Students, Concurrent Validity
