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Peer reviewedBarry, Jeanne Gardner; Stevenson, Timothy E. – Journal of Reading, 1975
Concludes that the readability levels of textbooks can be done rapidly and accurately by computer. (RB)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Readability, Reading Level
Peer reviewedMcConnell, Campbell R. – Journal of Reading, 1982
Determines from empirical information on the application of four readability formulas to a group of widely used college economics textbooks that there is no consistency in the absolute reading levels or the rank orderings of these books. (AEA)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Economics, Higher Education, Readability
