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ERIC Number: EJ330647
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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The Effects of Halo and Leniency on Cooperating Teacher Reports Using Likert-Type Rating Scales.
Phelps, LeAdelle; And Others
Journal of Educational Research, v79 n3 p151-54 Jan-Feb 1986
This study evaluated the adequacy of a Likert-type scale cooperating teacher report. Results demonstrated a significant presence of leniency error and halo effect, leaving highly questionable the validity of the report as a whole. Findings are discussed. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Cooperating Teachers, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Teacher Evaluation, Student Teachers, Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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