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Peer reviewedValencia, Richard R.; Rothwell, Judith G. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1984
The concurrent validity of the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) was assessed against the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities in a sample of 39 Mexican-American preschool children from low socioeconomic status background. Results indicated some specific support for the WPPSI's concurrent validity. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Individual Testing, Intelligence Tests, Mexican Americans
Peer reviewedMishra, Shitala P. – Journal of School Psychology, 1981
Found that the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities factor structure was highly similar for Anglo and Mexican American children. Factors emerging for Anglos and Mexican Americans were consistent with scales constituting the McCarthy Scales. Suggests additional research is needed to increase the generalizability of results for subjects with…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMurray, Anne M.; Mishra, Shitala P. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1983
A study investigated cultural bias in the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities, using 50 Anglo and 50 Mexican American University of Arizona education graduate students to rate all 46 verbal items. Results showed significant differences in the group ratings of 16 items on the opportunity-to-learn dimension. (MH)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Anglo Americans, Cultural Differences, Culture Fair Tests
