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ERIC Number: EJ359393
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Conceptual and Psychometric Issues in the Assessment of Adaptive Behavior.
Kamphaus, Randy W.
Journal of Special Education, v21 n1 p27-35 Spr 1987
Part of a special issue on adaptive behavior, the article discusses three assessment-related issues: (1) clarity of the construct of adaptive behavior; (2) norm samples for adaptive behavior scales; and (3) predictive validity of adaptive behavior scales. Improvements are noted in the standardization properties of major adaptive behavior scales. (Author/JW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Rating Scales, Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Research, Educational Testing, Predictive Validity, Psychometrics, Standardized Tests, Test Interpretation, Test Norms
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Adaptive Behavior. For related information see EC 200 170-181.