An Evaluation of the Diagnostic Efficiency of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised.

Mueller, Horst H.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1984

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An Evaluation of the Diagnostic Efficiency of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised.

Mueller, Horst H.; And Others

Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v30 n2 p299-310 Dec 1984

Because diagnostic capability of the WISC-R has remained in doubt, its diagnostic suitability was assessed by applying Kelley's method of estimating the proportion of score differences in excess of chance to the original subscales, Bannatyne clusters, and Kaufman's three factor groupings. Caution should be used when applying WISC-R diagnostically. (DC)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Tables (Data), Test Reliability, Test Use, Test Validity

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Audience: Researchers; Counselors; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

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