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ERIC Number: EJ650549
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
Convergent Validity of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale with Primary Grade-Level Students.
Epstein, Michael H.; Nordess, Philip D.; Nelson, J. Ron; Hertzog, Melody
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v22 n2 p114-21 Sum 2002
Two convergent validity studies of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS) were conducted with primary students. It was compared to the Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders and the Scale for Assessing Emotional Disturbance. The BERS demonstrated adequate convergent validity and is recommended for identifying students with special needs. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Disability Identification, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Measures (Individuals), Screening Tests, Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale; Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders