An Exploratory Investigation to Detect Cross-Cultural Differences on the PPVT-R.

Sharpley, Christopher F.; Stone, Jillian M.

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ERIC Number: EJ326274

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Publication Date: 1985

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An Exploratory Investigation to Detect Cross-Cultural Differences on the PPVT-R.

Sharpley, Christopher F.; Stone, Jillian M.

Psychology in the Schools, v22 n4 p383-86 Oct 1985

Revised Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test was administered to 410 Australian children to determine if significant cultural differences were apparent on Form L or M of revised test. Data indicated that there were differences that, while statistically nonsignificant, could lead to inaccurate clinical classification if all American items and norms were used. (Author)

Descriptors: Children, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Test Bias, Test Norms

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test

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