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Use of Appropriate Formulas for Selecting WAIS-R Short Forms.

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Cyr, J. J.; Brooker, Barry H. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984

Considers both validity and reliability simultaneously in selecting the best short forms (SFs) of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R). Results indicate that incorporating reliability as a criterion has a dramatic impact on the obtained best SFs. (LLL)

Descriptors: Test Reliability, Test Selection, Test Validity

Two- and Four-Subtest Short Forms of the WAIS-R: A Closer Look at Validity and Reliability.

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Silverstein, 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