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Vance, Booney; Sabatino, David – Diagnostique, 1991
The issues of construct validity, predictive validity, and item content bias on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) are examined. The review concludes that most objective data have not supported the issue of bias of the WISC-R when used with children of different ethnic backgrounds. (JDD)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Content Validity, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups
Download full textZimowski, Michele F.; Wothke, Werner – 1987
Tests of spatial ability were analyzed for their analog (visuospatial) and nonanalog (verbal reasoning) components, using factor analyses of items and test scores. The self-selected sample consisted of over 2000 clients (average age about 26 or 27) employing the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation's aptitude evaluation services in 12 metropolitan…
Descriptors: Adults, Aptitude Tests, Content Validity, Factor Analysis
