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Cross-Cultural Validity of Preschool Learning Behavior Scale in Chinese Cultural Context
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Wu, Zhongling; Hu, Bi Ying; Fan, Xitao – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2019
This study investigated the cross-cultural validity of the Preschool Learning Behavior Scale (PLBS) in the Chinese cultural context. Multiple approaches were used for this purpose, including exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity evidence, and internal consistency reliability estimates. The findings…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Cultural Relevance, Test Reliability, Factor Structure
On Interpreting the Several Standard Errors of the WAIS-R: Some Further Tables.
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Knight, Robert G. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983
Discusses the significance of confidence intervals around IQ scores based on a misleading interpretation of the standard error of measurement terms provided in the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) manual. Presents standard error values and a table for determining the abnormality of verbal and performance IQ discrepancies.…
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Foreign Countries, Intelligence Tests, Test Interpretation
Estimating Parallel Form Reliability from One Administration of a Criterion-Referenced Test: A Computer Program for Practitioners.
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Saltstone, Robert; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1989
Explains Subkoviak's method for estimating alternate-form reliability from one administration of a criterion-referenced test and describes computer program that handles tests for large number of examinees and allows application of Subkoviak's technique. Concludes that program is superior to other methods since user can directly check…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Foreign Countries, Test Construction
The Family Task Interview: A Tool for Clinical Research in Family Interaction.
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Kinston, Warren; Loader, Peter – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1988
Describes Family Task Interview (FTI), multiple task interview administered by tape recorder and designed to elicit clinically relevant family interaction. Notes that results from studies conducted to evaluate FTI's validity, reliability, and acceptability suggest the FTI is well-standardized, easily administered instrument for assessment of…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Family Relationship, Foreign Countries, Interviews
Death Acceptance: A Two-Component Formulation and Scale.
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Klug, Leo; Sinha, A. – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1988
Presents formulation of death acceptance involving components of confrontation and integration. Describes Klug Death Acceptance Scale to measure death acceptance and provides data on scale's reliability, validity, and suggested norms. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attitude Measures, Cognitive Processes, Death
A Global Approach for the Interpretation of the Kinetic School Drawing (KSD): A Quick Scoring Sheet, Reference Guide, and Rating Scale.
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Andrews, Jac; Janzen, Henry – Psychology in the Schools, 1988
Presents globally oriented scoring sheet, reference guide, and rating scale for facilitating clinical hypotheses from children's Kinetic School Drawings (KSDs) and further empirical evaluations of KSD technique. Provides information on instrument construction and preliminary findings in terms of procedures' reliability and discriminant validity.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Freehand Drawing