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ERIC Number: EJ320560
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Hierarchical Factoring in a Standardized Achievement Battery.
Martin, David J.; Dunbar, Stephen B.
Educational and Psychological Measurement, v45 n2 p343-51 Sum 1985
The factorial validity of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills was investigated. Hierarchical factor analysis was performed with a subset of the standardization data to explore the presence of second-order group factors. Results supported the construct validity of Language and Mathematics subscales. Verbal and Visual Information group factors were identified. (Author/DWH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Intermediate Grades, Standardized Tests, Tables (Data), Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hierarchical Analysis; Iowa Tests of Basic Skills; Test Batteries