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Edward and Cummings'"Fuzzy Truncation Model" Is a Step in the Right Direction.
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Holland, Paul W.; Wainer, Howard – Applied Measurement in Education, 1990
The attempt by D.Edwards and C. B. Cummings to adjust state mean Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores for differential participation rates with a "fuzzy truncation model" satisfies three criteria the authors previously defined but falls short for two. Omission of sensitivity studies mars the otherwise exemplary study. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Criteria, Higher Education, Participation
Comments on Holland and Wainer's "Sources of Uncertainty Often Ignored in Adjusting State Mean SAT Scores for Differential Participation Rates: The Rules of the Game."
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Edwards, Don; Cummings, Cynthia B. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1990
An evolved form of the Edwards and Beckworth (1989) model for probability selection for Scholastic Achievement Test takers using truncated normal distributions is presented. It is shown that the arguments of Holland and Wainer are not sufficient to reject this model. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Models, Participation, Probability