A computer program, written in Fortran IV, is described which assesses reliability by using analysis of variance. It produces a complete analysis of variance table in addition to reliability coefficients for unadjusted and adjusted data as well as the intraclass correlation for m subjects and n items. (Author)

Demonstrates that differences occur in role fidelity and in the performance consistency of a coached client over a series of simulated interviews. Illustrates that such differences can be quantitatively described, and that the results of the frequency tabulation procedure are affected by the training of raters in component observation. (Author)

Reports that the "Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature" provides quick access to popular magazine content, although the titles are not drawn randomly from a universe of publications; that the indexers take an inclusive approach to cataloging; and that the indexers demonstrate high reliability in locating and cataloging full-length…

Recommends criteria for determining adequate sample size for the use of Mean Length of Utterance (MLU) as an indicator of early language development. (BD)

The Goodenough technique for determining scale error is compared to the Guttman technique and demonstrated to be more conservative than the Guttman technique. Implications with regard to Guttman's evaluative rule of thumb for evaluating a reproducibility are noted. (Author)

Parameter estimation for Keats generalization of the Rasch model that takes account of guessing behavior is investigated. It is shown that no minimal sufficient statistics for the ability parameters independent of the difficulty parameters exist. (Author/JKS)

A FORTRAN program for maximizing and cross-validating split-half reliability coefficients is described. Externally computed arrays of item means and covariances are used as input for each of two samples. The user may select a number of subsets from the complete set of items for analysis in a single run. (Author/JKS)

Describes some of the theoretical bases for the Affective Sensitivity Scale and reports research data on revisions that have been added since 1970. Proposes theoretical constructs to explain the role of affective sensitivity in the process of empathy. (Author/ABB)

The proposed coefficient is derived by assuming that the average Goodman-Kruskal gamma between items of identical difficulty would be the same for items of different difficulty. An estimate of covariance between items of identical difficulty leads to an estimate of the correlation between two tests with identical distributions of difficulty.…

Interviews can provide valuable information for social researchers, but problems that may affect the quality of the information gathered should be addressed. These include subject-researcher reactivity, role relations, truth telling, reporting of the information collected, and researcher characteristics. A profile of effective interviewer…

Examined test retest stability of the Maternal Perinatal Scale in 41 mothers. Item stability found over a two-day period and intercorrelations between specific information assessed by items support the clinical and research potential of a systematic self-report format in the assessment of perinatal histories. (Author/NB)

Anonymous reports (n=155) of child physical abuse in Baltimore (MD) were compared with reports made by professionals (n=588) and nonprofessionals (n=262) in terms of substantiation rate, seriousness of substantiated incidents, and severity of allegations. While anonymous reports were more likely to be unfounded, those that were substantiated were…

Investigated psychometric properties of three methods of scoring a Mixed Standard Scale performance evaluation: a patterned procedure, simple nonpatterned scoring procedure and procedure assigning differential weights to statements on the basis of scale values provided by subject matter experts. Found no differences in the score distribution…

Reports series of studies investigating reliability and validity of the McMaster Family Assessment Device (FAD). Results indicated that the FAD has: (1) adequate test-retest reliability, (2) low correlations with social desirability, (3) moderate correlations with other self-report measures of family functioning, and (4) differentiates…

Presents a brief clinical test, derived from earlier neuropsychological instruments, with evidence for its reliability, interscorer agreement, and validity. The latter is based upon correlations with both CAT scan measures of cortical atrophy and ventricular enlargement, as well as correlations with seven other previously validated cognitive…