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Orthogonal Higher Order Structure and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the French Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III)
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Golay, Philippe; Lecerf, Thierry – Psychological Assessment, 2011
According to the most widely accepted Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of intelligence measurement, each subtest score of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Adults (3rd ed.; WAIS-III) should reflect both 1st- and 2nd-order factors (i.e., 4 or 5 broad abilities and 1 general factor). To disentangle the contribution of each factor, we applied a…
Descriptors: Adults, Intelligence Tests, Measures (Individuals), Factor Analysis
Improved Diagnostic Validity of the ADOS Revised Algorithms: A Replication Study in an Independent Sample
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Oosterling, Iris; Roos, Sascha; de Bildt, Annelies; Rommelse, Nanda; de Jonge, Maretha; Visser, Janne; Lappenschaar, Martijn; Swinkels, Sophie; van der Gaag, Rutger Jan; Buitelaar, Jan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
Recently, Gotham et al. ("2007") proposed revised algorithms for the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) with improved diagnostic validity. The aim of the current study was to replicate predictive validity, factor structure, and correlations with age and verbal and nonverbal IQ of the ADOS revised algorithms for Modules 1 and 2…
Descriptors: Autism, Predictive Validity, Factor Structure, Test Validity
Construct Validity of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence and Wide Range Intelligence Test: Convergent and Structural Validity
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Canivez, Gary L.; Konold, Timothy R.; Collins, Jason M.; Wilson, Greg – School Psychology Quarterly, 2009
The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI; Psychological Corporation, 1999) and the Wide Range Intelligence Test (WRIT; Glutting, Adams, & Sheslow, 2000) are two well-normed brief measures of general intelligence with subtests purportedly assessing verbal-crystallized abilities and nonverbal-fluid-visual abilities. With a sample of…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Test Validity, Factor Structure, Intelligence Tests
Factorial Validity of the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales for Referred Students
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Beaujean, A. Alexander; McGlaughlin, Sean M.; Margulies, Allison S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS) is a recently developed, individually administered psychometric instrument designed to measure general cognitive ability, as well as verbal (crystallized) intelligence, nonverbal (fluid) intelligence, and memory. Test reviewers have recommended the use of the RIAS despite the fact that, although…
Descriptors: Intelligence Tests, Cognitive Ability, Verbal Ability, Nonverbal Ability
Factorial Validity of Item Classification on the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts (BTBC), Forms A and B.
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Piersel, Wayne C.; Reynolds, Cecil R. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1981
Boehm's classification of test items on the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts (BTBC) was examined from a factor analytic perspective. A single, general factor related to the acquisition of basic verbal concepts best described the instrument. This factor was constant across the two forms of the BTBC. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Factor Structure, Kindergarten, Primary Education
Hierarchical Factor Structure of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised.
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Blaha, John; Wallbrown, Fred H. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1982
Obtained a hierarchical factor solution on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) subtest intercorrelations for the nine age groups included in the standardization sample. Findings support the validity of the WAIS-R as a measure of general intelligence and the validity of maintaining separate Verbal and Performance IQs. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Factor Structure, Intelligence Differences
The Validity of Divergent Thinking Tests
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Vernon, P. E. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1972
Results of the battery of verbal divergent thinking tests differed markedly between the sexes and the test battery showed superior validity among girls. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Creativity Tests, Divergent Thinking, Factor Structure, Grade 8
Some Data and Comments regarding Educational Set Theory.
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Holley, Charles D.; And Others – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1981
This investigation provided empirical data and addressed theoretical issues regarding the Educational Set Scale (ESS) and theory. An expanded model is proposed and directions for future research are suggested. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Factor Structure, Higher Education
An Investigation into the Construct Validity of Three Career Skills Exercises.
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Grandy, Jerilee E. – 1979
The construct validity of three of the assessment instruments of the Career Skills Assessment Program (CSAP) was investigated by means of a confirmatory factor analysis designed to measure both the convergent validity and the discriminant validity of the instruments. A Career Development Questionnaire (CDQ) was developed because a search failed to…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Guidance