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Abraham, Elizabeth; Axelrod, Bradley N.; Paolo, Anthony M. – Assessment, 1997
Seven different short forms of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Revised (WAIS-R) were compared in a mixed clinical sample of 306 adults to evaluate short form predictions of the full scale IQ. The seven-test short form of C. Ward (1990) was the best predictor across ranges of intellectual functioning, supporting its use when time is limited.…
Descriptors: Adults, Comparative Analysis, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests
Stratford, Brian; Metcalfe, John Alban – 1983
Many tests which attempt to produce intelligence quotient or mental age scores for children rely on time taken to complete the task for a valid result to be obtained. A number of tests were carried out with both Down's Syndrome and normal children (128 Down's Syndrome; 162 normal) in order to determine (1) relative abilities to complete the tasks…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Down Syndrome, Elementary Secondary Education, Intelligence Quotient