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An Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of Adaptive Behavior Scales.

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Berk, Ronald A. – Journal for Special Educators, 1981

The strengths of the scales were concentrated in the areas of domain and construct validity, weaknesses in the areas of discriminant validity, interobserver reliability, and decision-making reliability. (DB)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Rating Scales, Mental Retardation, Test Reliability

Construct Validity of the AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scale-School: 2.

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Stinnett, Terry A.; Fuqua, Dale R.; Coombs, William T. – School Psychology Review, 1999

Examines the construct validity of the Adaptive Behavior Scale-School: 2 (ABS-S: 2) through exploratory factor analysis. Results indicate that the ABS-S: 2 is best understood as a two-factor instrument for both children with mental retardation and for those without mental retardation. The test does seem to reflect personal independence and social…

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Construct Validity, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods