Examines the use of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (Megargee typology) as a valid classification system in correctional decision making in a series of six articles. Most results urge caution in the use of the Megargee typology, finding poor test validity and test-retest reliability. (WAS)

Reviewed 149 studies which measured counselor or therapist competencies and examined them for evidence of the reliability and validity associated with the assessment instruments. Only 43 percent of the measurements included reliability data computed at the time they were used, and only 12 percent were accompanied by evidence of their validity.…

Investigated the relationship of math anxiety to test anxiety in 769 college students. Results indicated nonequivalent internal consistency and test-retest reliability for three math anxiety measures tested and small but significant sex differences in anxiety. Math anxiety measures were more closely related to each other than to test anxiety. (WAS)

Describes the development of a scale specifically designed to measure marital instability among intact couples. Data from a telephone survey of 2,034 married men and women showed the Marital Instability Index to be a reliable and valid indicator. An abbreviated form of the index is presented. (Author/JAC)

Describes the development of an Index of Parenthood Motivation (IPM) and reports results of two studies employing the index. The IPM appears to be a useful instrument to measure intensity of the wish to have a child and may be useful in investigations in which parenthood motivation is an important variable. (Author/RH)

Incidence sampling is a parsimonious method whereby a large number of examinees can be measured on many variables (such as test items) to assess group characteristics. Parameters used to describe an incidence sample are estimated using the theory of generalized symmetric means and generalizability theory. (Author/JKS)

This paper provides a review of two volumes of the "Journal of Industrial Teacher Education" and the "Journal of Vocational Education Research." One of the major findings of this review was that insufficient information was provided to make an informed judgment about internal validity. (SSH)

Research manuscripts recently published in the "Journal of Industrial Teacher Education" (JITE) and the "Journal of Vocational Education Research" (JVER) were reviewed to determine how effectively external validity had been handled. The main issue of concern when discussing validity is the generalizability of findings. (SSH)

Evidence is presented which suggests that the Student Stress Inventory (Sixth Form Version) is a reliable instrument, and it exhibits significant concurrent validity with measures of anxiety and locus of control. (Author/GC)

Investigated the reliability and validity of Bem and Allen's cross-situational consistency measuring technique. Results showed low reliability for Bem and Allen's test-retest, high reliability for Snyder's Self-Monitoring Scale, and significant correlation between self-reported academic behavior variability and actual grade variability. (WAS)

A study examined the likelihood that the oral examination's outcome would be the same regardless of which four of the approximately 100 examiners made up the examining team. Reliability was found to be high, but further steps are being taken to increase it. (Author/MSE)

Educational research would benefit if standards could be agreed for recording precisely what has been done in a research study, and if these records were available for scrutiny. Advantages claimed include better quality data, easier comparison with other studies, the possibility of analysis by others and greater credibility of findings. (BRR)

Examines 14 texts for college students in newswriting courses to determine their treatment of news values. Concludes that uncertainty reigns. (HOD)

Provides a description and a rationale for the Shapiro Dyslexia Test, designed to measure poor and nonreaders' alphabet knowledge, letter-sound abilities, letter sound/sequence memory, blending/syllabication prowess, and position-in-space skills. (FL)

Investigates the reliability and validity of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Presents evidence illustrating the potential for considerable inequity: LSAT scores appear to be influenced both by the version of the exam taken and by the presence or absence of short-term coaching. (SK)