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Sample Frequency in Application of Dale-Chall Readability Formula
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Burkhead, Marie; Ulferts, Greg – Journal of Reading Behavior, 1977
Using 48 college texts, comparisons were made of Dale-Chall Readability Formula results based on samples taken from various page intervals. (HOD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Readability, Readability Formulas
A Second Look at the Validity of Readability Formulas
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Klare, George R. – Journal of Reading Behavior, 1976
Identifies and describes major factors interacting with readability measures in 36 experimental studies analyzing the validity of such measures. (RB)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Comprehension
Test-Retest and Inter-Analyst Reliability of the Automated Readability Index, Flesch Reading Ease Score, and the Fog Count
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Thomas, Georgelle; And Others – Journal of Reading Behavior, 1975
Analysis of variance applied to measured working times indicated that the Flesch takes significantly longer to use than Automated Readability Index and the Fog Count. (RB)
Descriptors: Measurement Instruments, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Level
Readability Parameters of Basal Readers
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Bradley, John M.; Ames, Wilbur S. – Journal of Reading Behavior, 1977
Describes a study using the Fry Readability Graph to determine the parameter values for average readability and the range of readability of basal readers. (JM)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Basic Reading, Elementary Education, Readability