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50 Years of ERIC
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A Comparison of Two Item-Selection Methodologies for Measuring Change in University Counseling Center Clients.
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Weinstock, Marjorie C.; Meier, Scott T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2003
This study compares the ability of 2 item-selection methodologies, principal components analysis and intervention item selection rules, to capture client changes on a 56-item self-report checklist. Scales formed with the intervention-sensitive items evidence larger effect sizes and reliability estimates. (Contains 26 references and 3 tables.)…
Descriptors: Change, Counseling Services, Guidance Centers, Higher Education
Treatment Sensitivity of the PE Form of the Social Skills Rating Scales: Implications for Test Construction Procedures.
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Meier, Scott T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2000
Study aims to extend previous research by evaluating the treatment sensitivity of items on a measure of child behavior, the Parent-Elementary form of the Social Skills Rating Scale using a clinical rather than experimental sample. Results reveal that scales formed with the subset of change-sensitive items demonstrate larger effect sizes than the…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Counseling, Measures (Individuals), Outcomes of Treatment
Evaluating Change-Based Item Selection Rules.
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Meier, Scott T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1998
Traditional Item Selection Rules (TISRs) were compared to Intervention Item Selection Rules (IISRs) on the same set of alcohol attitude items from archival data, producing scales with differing psychometric properties. A cross-validation study was run. Guidelines for selecting change-sensitive items, problems and advantages of IISRs are…
Descriptors: Item Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Psychometrics, Statistical Analysis
Implications of Computer-Assisted Testing and Assessment for Professional Practice and Training.
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Meier, Scott T.; Geiger, Steve M. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1986
Addresses the ethical and pragmatic issues, yet to be incorporated into professional training and continuing education, raised by the introduction of microcomputers. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Ethics, Microcomputers