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Ziegler, Mark E.; Doehrman, Steven – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1979
Analysis of correlations between Verbal and Full Scale IQ scores for 231 high-IQ psychiatric outpatients indicated that Verbal IQ appears partially valid as a WAIS short form for this higher IQ group. Results are interpreted in terms of Resnick and Entin's short form validity criteria. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Classification, Correlation, Emotional Disturbances, Intelligence Differences
Rivers, L. Wendell; And Others – Journal of Afro-American Issues, 1975
An examination of the limitations of I.Q. testing, the dangers of misclassification, the moral issues of testing as well as some of the legal consequences of such mishaps. Several alternatives and recommendations are offered. (EH)
Descriptors: Black Stereotypes, Group Testing, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Intelligence Differences
Hecht, James T. – 1973
The relationship of test wiseness to I.Q. and the usability of I.Q. scores are discussed. Test wiseness involves the examinee's ability to obtain a high score on a standardized achievement test as a result of utilizing test-taking experience. Usability of I.Q. scores refers to the value of I.Q. scores to educators in making educational decisions.…
Descriptors: Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests, Research Reports
Hunt, J. McVicker – Trans, 1969
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Environmental Influences, Heredity, Human Development

Pyryt, Michael C. – Roeper Review, 1996
This article examines psychometric analysis regarding the viability and limits of IQ testing in the context of "The Bell Curve." It discusses eyeball analysis versus item analysis, mean differences, validity coefficients, general intelligence, and IQ and gifted education, and urges a search for intrapersonal and environmental catalysts…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Intelligence Differences
Slate, John R. – Diagnostique, 1997
WISC-III IQs and subtest scaled scores of 440 students with specific learning disabilities were examined for gender differences. Boys exhibited statistically higher Full Scale, Verbal, and Performance IQs than did girls, as well as higher scores on six of seven subtests. Girls outperformed boys only on the Coding subtest. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests

Talbott, Robert E. – Urban League Review, 1975
Suggests that until some meaning of innate capacity is included, the word intelligence has little precision separate from its use in a social or cultural context. The culture that evolves its definition of intelligence will identify the tasks that fulfill that definition. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Environmental Influences, Intelligence Differences

Sternberg, Robert J.; Grigorenko, Elena L.; Bundy, Donald A. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 2001
Reviews findings on the predictive validity of psychometric tests of intelligence. Concludes that conventional tests of intelligence can be useful but only if they are interpreted very carefully, taking into account the factors that can affect them, and in conjunction with other measures. (Author)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Children, Cognitive Ability, Early Childhood Education
Blum, Jeffrey M. – 1978
Pseudoscience, or the process of persuasion by establishing a pretense of scientific discovery, is examined in this book in an effort to dispel false notions about the validity of various measures of intelligence and the correlations of genetics to mental ability. The history and development of concepts related to hereditary intelligence and…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Research, Environmental Influences, Ethnic Groups
Joseph, Andre – 1977
The history and use of intelligence testing are reviewed, with emphasis on the validity of intelligence tests for black populations. Different definitions of intelligence are summarized, followed by an historical review of intelligence testing. The work of Alfred Binet is discussed, as well as the validity and reliability of his scales. A…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Blacks, Cultural Influences, Culture Fair Tests