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Peer reviewedMiller, Michael J.; Woehr, David J.; Hudspeth, Natasha – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2002
Reviews six studies that examined properties of the Multidimensional Work Ethic Profile: (1) replication demonstrating the multidimensionality of the work ethic construct; (2) initial psychometric evaluation; (3) relationship among subscales and with measures of cognitive ability and personality; (4) generalizability between student and nonstudent…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Test Construction, Test Validity, Values
Blair, Carole – 1980
Richard Whately's imprecise description of the concept "presumption" and the brevity of his treatment of it have led to confusion in applying the concept within the realm of argumentation. In proposing a theory to eliminate such confusion, it is argued that any dispute concerning the concept of presumption and its attendant burden of proof ("onus…
Descriptors: Debate, Logic, Logical Thinking, Persuasive Discourse
Peer reviewedFischoff, Baruch; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1981
Outlines a model of decision making known to researchers in the field of behavioral decision theory (BDT) as subjective expected utility (SEU). The descriptive and predictive validity of the SEU model, probability and values assessment using SEU, and decision contexts are examined, and a 54-item reference list is provided. (JL)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Context Effect, Decision Making, Information Processing
Messick, Samuel – New Directions for Testing and Measurement, 1981
In an attempt to reinforce the directive role of evidence in current arguments over test coaching, this chapter summarizes research findings from studies of coaching for the Scholastic Aptitude Test in the context of a conceptual analysis of the meaning and likely import of the coachability of such ability tests. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations
Peer reviewedPage, Ellis B. – Journal of Special Education, 1980
The monograph examines the provisions of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) regarding nondiscriminatory evaluation of handicapped students. (CL)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMcCollum, Jeanette A.; McBride, Susan L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1997
Examines the assumption that the same characteristics of interactions between infants and caregivers are meaningful and important across cultures, using literature from very different cultures to illustrate relationships among cultural values, views of good parenting, and parents' interactions with their infants. Findings have implications for the…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedJagers, Robert J.; Mock, Lynne O. – Journal of Black Psychology, 1995
Provides data on the construct validity of a newly developed Communalism Scale (CS) by exploring its relationship with indexes of collectivistic and individualistic tendencies. Results from 86 college students show that the CS scores were negatively correlated with individualistic attitudes. Positive relationships were found between communalism…
Descriptors: Blacks, College Students, Construct Validity, Correlation
