An Investigation of the Construct Validity of the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales.

Jentzsch, Clarice E.; Merrell, Kenneth W.

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ERIC Number: EJ524482

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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An Investigation of the Construct Validity of the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales.

Jentzsch, Clarice E.; Merrell, Kenneth W.

Diagnostique, v21 n2 p1-15 Win 1996

The construct validity of the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales (PKBS) was evaluated with 94 kindergarten students. Results supported both the convergent and discriminant validity of the Social Skills and Problem Behavior scales of the PKBS. Results also support use of the PKBS for identifying young children who are behaviorally at risk. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Construct Validity, Disability Identification, High Risk Students, Interpersonal Competence, Kindergarten Children, Measures (Individuals), Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychometrics, Screening Tests, Student Behavior, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales

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