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The Evidence for a Subscore Structure in a Test of English Language Competency for English Language Learners
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Reckase, Mark D.; Xu, Jing-Ru – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2015
How to compute and report subscores for a test that was originally designed for reporting scores on a unidimensional scale has been a topic of interest in recent years. In the research reported here, we describe an application of multidimensional item response theory to identify a subscore structure in a test designed for reporting results using a…
Descriptors: English, Language Skills, English Language Learners, Scores
Modeling the Predictive Validity of SAT Mathematics Items Using Item Characteristics
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Kobrin, Jennifer L.; Kim, YoungKoung; Sackett, Paul R. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2012
There is much debate on the merits and pitfalls of standardized tests for college admission, with questions regarding the format (multiple-choice vs. constructed response), cognitive complexity, and content of these assessments (achievement vs. aptitude) at the forefront of the discussion. This study addressed these questions by investigating the…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Standardized Tests, Predictive Validity, Predictor Variables
A Computer Program to Calculate Regression Equations on Any of Several Types of Factor Scores.
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Morris, John D. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1979
Several advantages to the use of different kinds of factor scores as independent variables in a multiple regression equation are reported. A computer program is presented which will calculate a regression equation using a variety of factor scores. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Factor Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis, Program Descriptions
Predicting GED Scores on the Bases of Expectancy, Valence, Intelligence, and Pretest Skill Levels with the Disadvantaged.
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Moore, Ray T.; Davies, Jon A. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1984
Prediction of General Educational Development (GED) scores from motivational variables derived from Vroom's expectancy-valence theorem was hypothesized. The Tests of Adult Basic Education score, General Aptitude Test Battery score, MD1 expectancy subscale score, and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory defensiveness score accounted for…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, High School Equivalency Programs, Motivation, Multiple Regression Analysis
The Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding (BIDR): A Reliability Generalization Study
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Li, Andrew; Bagger, Jessica – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2007
The Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding (BIDR) is one of the most widely used social desirability scales. The authors conducted a reliability generalization study to examine the typical reliability coefficients of BIDR scores and explored factors that explained the variability of reliability estimates across studies. The results indicated…
Descriptors: Reliability, Generalization, Social Desirability, Scores
Relationships between the 16PF, GPP, and GPI.
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Gillis, John Stuart; Lee, Daniel C. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1979
The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, Gordon Personal Profile, and Gordon Personal Inventory were administered to 151 male and female high school students. Multiple regression analysis indicated that the personality scales of each test could be predicted from the scales of the other tests. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Correlation, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Multiple Regression Analysis
Validity of a Configural Interpretation of the Intellectual Screening and Achievement Scales of the Personality Inventory for Children.
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Bennett, Thomas S.; Welsh, M. Cay – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1981
The ratings of the Achievement and Intellectual Screening scales of the Personality Inventory for Children (PIC) are compared with scores on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) and the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) to determine the efficacy of using the PIC as an index of children's performance on such measures.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Adolescents, Children