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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Dec
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Preschool Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (PreBERS): Test-Retest Reliability and Inter-Rater Reliability
Epstein, Michael H.; Synhorst, Lori
Journal of Child and Family Studies, v17 n6 p853-862 Dec 2008
The Preschool Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (PreBERS) is a standardized, norm-referenced instrument that assesses the emotional and behavioral strengths of preschool children. Two studies that investigated the test-retest and inter-rater reliability of the PreBERS are reported. In the first study, teachers rated preschool children (N = 96) on two occasions with 1 month between ratings. Reliability coefficients for the four subscales and total score of the PreBERS were all at or above 0.86. In the second study teachers and paraprofessionals rated the same preschool children (N = 88). All of the correlations were over 0.72. In both studies the magnitude of correlations were large indicating that the PreBERS is a stable measure across time and raters. Based on the data the PreBERS appears to be a psychometrically sound instrument appropriate for use with preschool children. Recommendations for use with preschool children as well as future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Interrater Reliability, Preschool Children, Behavior Rating Scales, Measures (Individuals), Child Behavior, Emotional Development, Test Reliability, Teacher Attitudes, Correlation, Measurement Techniques, Psychometrics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale
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