Statistical and Psychometric Issues Surrounding Severe Discrepancy: A Discussion.

Mastropieri, Margo A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Statistical and Psychometric Issues Surrounding Severe Discrepancy: A Discussion.

Mastropieri, Margo A.

Learning Disabilities Research, v3 n1 p29-31 Win 1987

The article reviews findings regarding the use of severe discrepancy formulas in the identification of learning disabilities by the Work Group on Measurement Issues in the Assessment of Learning Disabilities. Associated problems such as overreliance on test scores and the exclusion of the teacher in educational decision making are discussed. (Author/JW)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Definitions, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification, Learning Disabilities, Models, Psychometrics, Statistical Analysis, Teacher Role, Theories

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Language: English

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