It is felt that while the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale may be appropriate for certain segments of the adult population, it may be inappropriate for other groups such as those of low formal educational attainment. (Author/CT)

Describes the theoretical framework, measurement properties, predictive power, and reliability and validity of the Drug Education School Evaluation Instrument (DESEI), used to determine the effectiveness of the North Carolina Drug Education Schools. The DESEI is included. (BH)

Describes the initial validation of a new instrument and comprehensive rating manual designed to enhance the accuracy of measurement of the Perry scheme. (Author)

Summarizes validation of a standardized measure of the perceived stressfulness of becoming a nursing home resident derived through adaptation of the Holmes and Rahe scaling procedure for research on stressful life events. Preliminary findings suggest the measure is well adapted for comparing perceptions in specific groups within American society.…

Need for behaviorally based report procedures capable of describing important aspects of family functioning is expressed. Adaptation of the Areas of Change Questionniare is presented for assessment of parent-adolescent relationships. The potential utility of this instrument in clinical and research efforts is described, and initial psychometric…

Argues that classical test theory cannot be used at the item level on "authentic" language tests. However, if the total score is derived by adding the scores of a number of different and independent parts, test reliability can be estimated. Suggests using the Classical Latent Additives model to examine test-part homogeneity. (Author/SED)

Describes research on a scale measuring adjustment to college. A 52-item self-report Likert-type scale was administered in each of three successive years to freshman students. Reliability and validity were assessed. Criterion variables included attrition, psychological service requests, grades, election to an academic honorary society, and social…

Assessed the criterion validity of three cognitive development scales within the Personality Inventory for Children via correlations with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised in children (N=48). Results suggested that the Inventory has validity for the task of screening children's cognitive abilities. (Author/LLL)

The Screening Kit of Language Development (SKOLD) was designed to meet the following criteria: validity for 2.5 - 4-year-old children, standardization for speakers of standard and Black English, and appropriateness for paraprofessional screeners. This paper describes the development, content, administration, scoring, reliability, and validity of…

The adaptation of Likert scaling in children was investigated by means of pilot studies using children aged 6 to 10. Preliminary results indicate the modified Likert methodology is valid to use with children. Suggested directions to use when administering a modified Likert scale to children are presented. (Author/CT)

Examined the factorial validity of the decision-making style scales of the Assessment of Career Decision Making (ACDM-DMS). The responses of 819 undergraduate students were subjected to an exploratory iterative principal components factor analysis. Three factors were retained as the most clearly defined, interpretable solution. (BH)

Content validity is an overriding problem in all measures evaluating written expression because there is no complete model of written language. Direct atomistic measures have greater instructional utility in diagnostic assessment, grouping, monitoring and decision making, reporting student progress, and giving feedback to students than do indirect…

Examined the differential predictive accuracy of seven Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory alcoholism scales and two drug abuse scales across both sex and race in sample of 171 alcoholic inpatients. Demonstrated considerable variance among these scales' ability to predict alcohol and other drug use, expectancies, and consequences.…

The validity of the Lollipop Test: A Diagnostic Screening Test of School Readiness was examined using the Metropolitan Readiness Test (MRT), Level I, Form Q, as the criterion. Appreciable concurrent validity was found across test batteries. Implications for school readiness screening are discussed. (Author/BS)

The Computer Attitude Scale evaluates student attitudes concerning computers and computer-related programs. This study examines the reliability and factorial validity of the scale and its subscales. Data indicate the instrument is an effective and reliable method of measuring secondary school students' attitudes toward learning about, and using,…