Diagnostic Utility of the Learning Disability Index.

Watkins, Marley W.; Kush, Joseph C.; Schaefer, Barbara A.

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ERIC Number: EJ643130

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Publication Date: 2002

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Diagnostic Utility of the Learning Disability Index.

Watkins, Marley W.; Kush, Joseph C.; Schaefer, Barbara A.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v35 n2 p98-103 Mar-Apr 2002

This study compared students diagnosed with learning disabilities (n=2,053) and students without learning disabilities (n=2,200) on the Learning Disability Index (LDI). Subsamples of specific reading and math disabilities permitted further assessment. Analysis indicated the LDI resulted in a correct diagnostic decision only 55 to 64 percent of the time. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Decision Making, Diagnostic Tests, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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