Interpreting Evidence of Predictive Validity for Developmental Screening Tests.

Miller, Lucy Jane; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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Interpreting Evidence of Predictive Validity for Developmental Screening Tests.

Miller, Lucy Jane; And Others

Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, v10 n2 p74-86 Mar-Apr 1990

In the area of developmental screening, predictive validity is typically assessed by two methods: correlational analysis and classificational analysis. This paper describes each methodology and reviews their relative advantages and disadvantages in relation to early identification of developmental handicaps and risks. (JOW)

Descriptors: Classification, Correlation, Developmental Disabilities, Early Identification, Predictive Validity, Preschool Education, Screening Tests

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Language: English

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