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Peer reviewedHilton, Laurence M.; Mumma, Karen – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1991
The study compared results of the Preschool Language Scale, administered to 214 rural and 214 suburban children in Nebraska. Both groups scored above age level, but a higher percentage of rural children failed a wide range of verbal ability and auditory comprehension items. The scale did not meet criteria for nonbiased, ecologically valid…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Expressive Language, Language Acquisition, Language Handicaps
Peer reviewedRhyner, Paula M. Pecyna; Bracken, Bruce A. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1988
Comparison of results obtained for 62 normally developing preschool children on the Bracken Basic Concept Scale, the Preschool Language Scale, and the Slosson Intelligence Test revealed low to moderate correlations between the three tests. Results suggest the tests do not measure the same abilities and thus cannot be used interchangeably. (DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Disabilities, Handicap Identification
