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ERIC Number: EJ296847
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Pattern Analysis of an Actuarial Strategy for Computerized Diagnosis of Childhood Exceptionality.
Hale, Robert L.; McDermott, Paul A.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v17 n1 p30-37 Jan 1984
The Multidimensional Actuarial Classification system, which consists of routines and decision making procedures applied to weighting of standardized psychometric, observational, and interview data, was used to classify 200 children (6-16 years old) referred for psychological evaluation. Seven distinct patterns emerged, supporting the approach's verity and utility. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Decision Making, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Evaluation, Systems Approach
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Multidimensional Actuarial Classification