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Silverstein, A. B. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
The findings of research on short forms of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales-Revised are used to illustrate points about three criteria for evaluating the usefulness of a short form. Results indicate there is little justification for regarding the three criteria as criteria. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Correlation, Evaluation Criteria, Test Format, Test Interpretation
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Streiner, David L.; Miller, Harold R. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1986
Numerous short forms of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory have been proposed in the last 15 years. In each case, the initial enthusiasm has been replaced by the questions about the clinical utility of the abbreviated version. Argues that the statistical properties of the test and reduced reliability due to shortening the scales…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Test Format, Test Length, Test Reliability
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Newmark, Charles S.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1976
The present study investigated the comparative interpretive efficacy of the Faschingbauer Abbreviated MMPI (FAM) and standard MMPI with a sample of psychiatric inpatients. A secondary goal was to estimate the functioning effective test length of the FAM as compared to the standard MMPI. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Measurement Instruments, Patients, Psychological Studies, Psychological Testing