Factor Structure of the McCarthy Scales for School-Age Children with Low GCIs.

Naglieri, Jack A.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981

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Factor Structure of the McCarthy Scales for School-Age Children with Low GCIs.

Naglieri, Jack A.; And Others

Journal of School Psychology, v19 n3 p226-32 Fall 1981

Cross-validated the factor analysis of the McCarthy Scales and determined construct validity for children who score one standard deviation below the normative mean on general cognitive ability. Findings discourage interpretation of the Quantitative Scale for school-age children with General Cognitive Indexes below 84. (Author)

Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Factor Analysis, Intelligence Tests, Low Achievement, Test Validity

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: McCarthy Scales of Childrens Abilities

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