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Peer reviewedSilverstein, A. B. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1982
Assessed the validity of short forms that reduce the number of items within subtests rather than the number of subtests. Used data from the standardization samples for the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, WISC-Revised, and WAIS-Revised. (Author)
Descriptors: Correlation, Intelligence Tests, Mathematical Formulas, Test Format
Peer reviewedKing, Lynda A.; King, Daniel W. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Describes the three major strategies for development of Wechsler Scales short forms. Presents an overview of the available validity data. Offers recommendations for future validity research. Concludes that while Wechsler short forms may be useful as research instruments, their clinical applications are extremely limited. (Author)
Descriptors: Intelligence Tests, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Test Construction
