Edward and Cummings'"Fuzzy Truncation Model" Is a Step in the Right Direction.

Holland, Paul W.; Wainer, Howard

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Publication Date: 1990

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Edward and Cummings'"Fuzzy Truncation Model" Is a Step in the Right Direction.

Holland, Paul W.; Wainer, Howard

Applied Measurement in Education, v3 n4 p377-80 1990

The attempt by D.Edwards and C. B. Cummings to adjust state mean Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores for differential participation rates with a "fuzzy truncation model" satisfies three criteria the authors previously defined but falls short for two. Omission of sensitivity studies mars the otherwise exemplary study. (SLD)

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Criteria, Higher Education, Participation, State Programs, Statistical Analysis, Testing Programs

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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