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Peer reviewedStetson, Elton G. – Journal of Reading, 1982
Questions the validity of the Nelson-Denny Reading Test to measure growth in a rapid reading course for adults. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adults, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction, Reading Research
Download full textStetson, Elton G. – 1973
After employees of private firms completed several rapid reading classes and achieved remarkable gains on the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, the question was raised as to whether the increases in scores were due to the increased number of items attempted on the posttest. A preliminary analysis indicated that students attempted an average of 14.6 and…
Descriptors: Adults, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research
