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Peer reviewedClara, Ian P.; Huynh, Cam-Loi – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2003
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-3rd Edition (WAIS-III) was released in 1997. Short forms developed for previous versions have not yet been investigated for the WAIS-III in special populations. A 4-subtest short form by A. B. Silverstein emerged as the most promising short form in an elderly sample. (Contains 49 references, 4 tables, and 2…
Descriptors: Intelligence Tests, Older Adults, Psychometrics
Peer reviewedEdelman, Steve – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1996
The third edition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III) is reviewed. A comparison of the WISC-III with the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) is included. Discusses shortcomings of the WISC-III while noting that overall, there are substantial improvements in the WISC-III over the WISC-R. (KW)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Aptitude Tests, Children, Comparative Analysis
