Identifying Hispanic Students of Outstanding Talent: Psychometric Integrity of a Peer Nomination Form.

Cunningham, Caroline M.; Callahan, Carolyn M.; Plucker, Jonathan A.; Roberson, S. Christopher; Rapkin, Arlene

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ERIC Number: EJ561018

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Identifying Hispanic Students of Outstanding Talent: Psychometric Integrity of a Peer Nomination Form.

Cunningham, Caroline M.; Callahan, Carolyn M.; Plucker, Jonathan A.; Roberson, S. Christopher; Rapkin, Arlene

Exceptional Children, v64 n2 p197-209 Win 1998

This study investigated the reliability and construct validity of a peer nomination form used to identify 670 Hispanic students of outstanding talent from three southwestern school districts. Results indicated adequate reliability, and suggestions are offered for improving the instrument's validity. (DB)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Construct Validity, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Hispanic American Students, Peer Evaluation, Psychometrics, Talent Identification, Test Reliability, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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