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Knight, R. G. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1984
Presented age and sex-specific norms for the 13-item short form of the Beck Depression Inventory, based on data collected during a general health survey (N=1,091). Females were found to score more highly than males, and an internal consistency reliability of .81 was found. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Depression (Psychology), Foreign Countries, Psychological Testing
Burgon, J. R. – 1990
The differences in raw scores between two versions of the Standard Progressive Matrices Test (SPM) and differences in available norms for one version and the currently studied population were investigated. The SPM was originally designed to measure the general factor of intelligence unrestrained by language. Scores for the untimed SPM version…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Comparative Testing, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation
Jenkinson, Jo, Ed. – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1989
Nine papers are presented that focus on the Raven Progressive Matrices tests. An overview of research on the Progressive Matrices; a review of international norming studies; recent data from China, Hong Kong, Brazil, New Zealand, and Australia; and a comparison of data for retarded and nonretarded children are presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Conference Papers, Cross Cultural Studies
Peddie, Roger – 1992
Standards-based assessment is the student evaluation method favored by the National Qualifications Framework developed by the New Zealand National Qualifications Authority. Before determining an assessment method, definitions of key terms and concepts such as assessment, validity, and reliability must be determined. Good assessments are developed…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests