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Psychological Testing and the Philosophy of Measurement.
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Whaley, Donald L. – 1973
An introductory textbook on psychological tests and measurements is presented in paper back booklet form. The style is informal and humorous, and the book is intended to appeal to the contemporary student. Ten chapters constitute the text: (1) On Measurement and Existence; (2) A Brief, Imprecise History of Psychological Testing; (3) The Creation…
Descriptors: Measurement, Psychological Testing, Sampling, Statistical Analysis
A Factor Analytic and Reliability Study of the Devereux Elementary School Behavior Rating Scale
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Schaefer, Charles; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
The inter-rater and test-retest reliabilities of the (DESB) Rating Scale were found to be satisfactory when averaged over two raters. Two separate factor analyses of the eleven subscales revealed three broadband factors: Classroom Management Problem, Self-Reliant Learner, and Seeks Teacher Approval. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Evaluation, Factor Analysis, Measurement