Commentaries on Silverstein et al.

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ERIC Number: EJ395157

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Commentaries on Silverstein et al.

American Journal on Mental Retardation, v94 n1 p6-14 Jul 1989

Four papers offer comments on A. Silverstein's paper on cluster analysis of institutionalized mentally retarded individuals, and Silverstein responds to the commentaries. The commentaries examine the soundness of study goals, usefulness of an adaptive behavior classification system, and feasibility of utilizing adaptive behavior measures to determine placement in treatment programs. (JDD)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Behavior Rating Scales, Cluster Analysis, Cluster Grouping, Individual Differences, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Retardation, Research Methodology, Severe Mental Retardation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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Note: For related document, see EC 220 601.