ERIC Number: EJ968868
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-3830
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Direct Behavior Rating Scales as Screeners: A Preliminary Investigation of Diagnostic Accuracy in Elementary School
Kilgus, Stephen P.; Chafouleas, Sandra M.; Riley-Tillman, T. Chris; Welsh, Megan E.
School Psychology Quarterly, v27 n1 p41-50 Mar 2012
This study presents an evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy and concurrent validity of Direct Behavior Rating Single Item Scales for use in school-based behavior screening of second-grade students. Results indicated that each behavior target was a moderately to highly accurate predictor of behavioral risk. Optimal universal screening cut scores were also identified for each scale, with results supporting reduced false positive rates through the simultaneous use of multiple scales. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Test Items, Validity, Behavior Rating Scales, Grade 2, Predictor Variables, Risk, Investigations, Screening Tests, Identification, Evaluation Methods, Student Behavior, Elementary School Students, Accuracy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 2
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Language: English
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324B060014
IES Cited: ED565617