Effects of Validity and Bias on Gender Differences in the Appraisal of Children's Competence: Results of MTMM Analyses in a Longitudinal Investigation.

Cole, David A.; Cho, Sung; Martin, Joan M.; Seroczynski, A. D.; Tram, Jane; Hoffman, Kit

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ERIC Number: EJ631798

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Publication Date: 2001

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Effects of Validity and Bias on Gender Differences in the Appraisal of Children's Competence: Results of MTMM Analyses in a Longitudinal Investigation.

Cole, David A.; Cho, Sung; Martin, Joan M.; Seroczynski, A. D.; Tram, Jane; Hoffman, Kit

Structural Equation Modeling, v8 n1 p84-107 2001

Studied the convergent and discriminant validity of multiple measures of perceived competence and obtained 12 separate multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) data sets for 1,228 children in grades 3 through 8. Examined the bias inherent in appraisals of children's competence and estimated manifest and latent variable mean differences between boys and girls at each wave of data. Discusses validity and bias evidence. (SLD)

Descriptors: Competence, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Evaluation Methods, Longitudinal Studies, Multitrait Multimethod Techniques, Sex Differences, Statistical Bias, Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Research supported in part by grant MH47846 from the National Institutes of Mental Health.