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Peer reviewedSilverstein, A. B. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
Reports the validities and reliabilities of two short forms of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (Revised) (Vocabulary and Block Design, and Arithmetic and Picture Arrangement) for each of nine age groups, together with standard errors of estimate and measurement. Results support the use of these forms for their intended purpose. (BH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Test Reliability, Test Validity
Peer reviewedZachary, Robert A.; Gorsuch, Richard L. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
Illustrates a method for generating continuously adjusted age norms using the normative data for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R). Specific procedures for calculating age-adjusted Verbal, Performance, and Full Scale IQ scores also are demonstrated, with a worked example. Comparisons show continuous norming scores are more…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Intelligence Quotient, Measurement Techniques, Norm Referenced Tests
