Some Concerns about the Estimation of Learning Potential from the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment.

Yonge, George D.

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Some Concerns about the Estimation of Learning Potential from the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment.

Yonge, George D.

Psychology in the Schools, v19 n4 p482-86 Oct 1982

After considering how an estimate of learning potential (ELP) is derived from the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment, shows that most of the characteristics of ELP deemed to be important are generated by statistical artifacts. Notes that the fundamental assumption underlying ELP is without supportive evidence. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Aptitude, Position Papers, Predictive Measurement, Research Problems, Social Influences, Statistical Analysis, Test Bias

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment

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