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Peer reviewedSilverstein, A. B. – Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1983
Formulas for estimating the validity of random short forms were applied to the standardization data for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, and the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale. These formulas demonstrated how much "better than random" the best short forms of these…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Intelligence Tests, Measures (Individuals), Test Format
Peer reviewedWard, L. Charles; Ryan, Joseph J. – Psychological Assessment, 1996
Validity and reliability were calculated from data in the standardization sample of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale--Revised for 565 proposed short forms. Time saved in comparison with use of the long form was estimated. The most efficient combinations were generally those composed of subtests that were quick to administer. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Intelligence Tests, Selection, Test Format
Peer reviewedNelson, W. M., III; And Others – Journal of Personality Assessment, 1978
This study used 126 young adult black and white male inmates to test the comparability of the Pauker and Statz and Mogul short forms with the standard Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). The Pauker form was superior with this population. Findings should not be generalized to other ages, races, or to women. (Author/CP)
Descriptors: Intelligence, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Tests, Males
Peer reviewedWillson, Victor L.; Reynold, Cecil R. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1985
Techniques for constructing short forms of tests are discussed, and an example is given using the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised. Reliability and validity estimation equations are presented. (GDC)
Descriptors: Adults, Individual Testing, Intelligence Tests, Norm Referenced Tests
