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Lix and Rix: Variations on a Little-Known Readability Index.

Peer reviewed

Anderson, Jonathan – Journal of Reading, 1983

Indicates that the Rix modification of the Lix Readability Formula is easy to calculate, correlates highly with other popular formulas, and is useful for materials for grades 3 through 12. (AEA)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Readability Formulas, Test Reliability, Test Validity

The Fry Graph: Validation of the College Levels.

Peer reviewed

Longo, Judith A. – Journal of Reading, 1982

Validates the college-level designation of the Fry Graph using comparative validity data. (AEA)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Readability Formulas, Reading Materials

Using the LAB Method to Estimate a Book's Readability Variation.

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Bradley, John M.; Ames, Wilbur S. – Journal of Reading, 1984

Describes the Luiten, Ames, Bradley Readability Variation Method for estimating the variation within a text. Concludes that it is practical and relatively accurate. (HOD)

Descriptors: Content Analysis, Difficulty Level, Evaluation Methods, Readability