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Direct linkErford, Bradley T.; Dutton, Jessica, L. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2005
Technical characteristics of Slosson Phonics and Structural Analysis Test (SP-SAT) scores were studied using three independent samples of boys and girls aged 6 years, 6 months, through 9 years, 11 months. A decision efficiency study (n = 100) resulted in a total predictive value of .86 (sensitivity = .95, specificity = .77, positive predictive…
Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Test Validity, Phonics, Test Reliability
Erford, Bradley T. – Diagnostique, 1997
Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, item analysis, and construct and concurrent criterion-related validity of the Writing Essential Skill Screener-Preschool Version were studied using four independent samples of children (ages 4 to 5). The test displayed a high degree of reliability and validity for a brief pre-writing skills screener.…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Screening Tests
Peer reviewedErford, Bradley T. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1997
Reliability and construct and criterion-related validity of scores on the Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale--Teacher Version were studied with 151 teachers of 1,766 elementary school students and 30 teachers of 131 students. Factor analysis confirmed a four-factor structure. Results support the measure's internal consistency and convergent…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers
Peer reviewedErford, Bradley T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1998
The Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale (DBRS) was designed to differentiate among the disruptive behavior disorders through administration to teachers and parents. Four studies are presented here to provide a technical analysis to fathers' responses to the DBRS-Parent Version. Reliability and construct and criterion-related validity of father…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Concurrent Validity, Construct Validity
Erford, Bradley T. – Diagnostique, 1996
Reliability and construct validity of over 1,000 mothers' responses to the Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale-Parent Version were studied. Results indicated excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability on three subscales (Oppositional, Distractible, and Impulsive-Hyperactive) but only marginal reliability on the Antisocial Conduct…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Conceptual Tempo
Erford, Bradley T. – Diagnostique, 1995
Internal consistency and construct and criterion-related validity of the Conners Teacher Rating Scale were studied with 540 students (ages 5-10), with emphasis on its utility as a measure of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders. Internal consistency of factors ranged from .87 to .94. Convergent validity…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Disability Identification, Elementary Education
Erford, Bradley T.; Hase, Kelly – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2006
Accurate screening of disruptive behavior disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder are a priority in elementary schools and child guidance clinics but they can be challenging because of symptom overlap with other disorders. The use of behavioral rating scales for assessing children's…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Elementary School Students, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Test Reliability
