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Peer reviewedBarnett, David W.; Macmann, Gregg M. – Journal of Special Education, 1992
This paper uses the concepts of decision reliability and validity to analyze three alternative psychoeducational assessment strategies: multiple gating, template matching, and time-series methods. It argues that relatively little knowledge is gained through analysis of individual scales and assessment technologies without considering the…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Decision Making, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBarnett, David W.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1992
Conceptual and technical problems associated with the use of traditional developmental assessments of young children with disabilities are reviewed. The use of principles of intervention design to guide assessment decision making is discussed. Ecobehavioral analysis and naturalistic interventions are described as promising directions for…
Descriptors: Child Development, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedMacmann, Gregg M.; Barnett, David W. – School Psychology Quarterly, 1994
Reacts to previous arguments regarding verbal and performance constructs of Wechsler Scales. Contends that general factor model is more plausible representation of data for these scales. Suggests issue is moot when considered in regards to practical applications. Supports analysis of needed skills and instructional environments in educational…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Factor Analysis
