This is the second in a sequence of three papers describing an investigation of fifth graders' ability to learn to distinguish between valid and fallacious inferences from simple conditional premises. The measuring instrument used is discussed along with several problems and difficulties encountered in the development of reliable tests in…

Statements made in a previous article of this journal concerning the Rasch latent trait test model are questioned. Methods of estimation, necessary sample sizes, several formuli, and the general usefulness of the Rasch model are discussed. (JKS)

Using the assumption of randomly parallel tests and concepts from generalizability theory, three signal/noise ratios for domain-referenced tests are developed, discussed, and compared. The three ratios have the same noise but different signals depending upon the kind of decision to be made as a result of measurement. (Author/JKS)

Compares various item option scoring methods with respect to coefficient alpha and a concurrent validity coefficient. Scoring methods compared were: formula scoring, a priori scoring, empirical scoring with an internal criterion, and two modifications of formula scoring. The empirically determined scoring system is seen as superior. (RC)

POI Fakability during counselor selection procedures was investigated through two test administrations with a group of 21 new graduate students in counseling. Subjects were not given self-actualization information. The results imply new counseling students have sufficient information about self-actualization to disseminate Personality Orientation…

Offers some suggestions for 16+ reform. (Editor)

The Kuder Occupational Interest Survey was administered to 202 women considering reentry into education. It was found that the KOIS does differentiate between women and individual interests are reflected for this sample of women. It was concluded that examination of male-normed scales is very useful in counseling. (Author)

Described is the Behavior Problem Checklist, a three-point scale for the rating of problem behavior traits occurring in childhood and adolescence. (SBH)

To more easily distinguish patterns of reading and spelling errors, two parallel, standardized reading and spelling forms were designed (based on E. Boder's work) and used to test two groups of children: 34 children from regular fifth-grade classes, and 18 fourth- to sixth-grade children diagnosed as retarded readers. (Author)

Two studies investigated the functional equivalence of three different scoring systems used to assess the child's ability to understand and carry out multiplicative classification tasks. All three scoring criteria produced reliable and homogeneous tests. Their factor matrices were similar, and the corresponding factor structures were invariant…

This study investigates the validity of the Self-Assessment of Relative Strengths in Teaching (SARST), an instrument which measures self-expressed competence in teaching techniques. Its psychometric properties are discussed, including construct validity, stability, and internal consistency. Suggestions for possible use of the instrument in teacher…

Information on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, a major revision of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale, covers authors, publisher, prices, copyright dates and revisions, groups for whom the instrument is intended, forms, purpose and recommended use, dimensions measured, administration, data summation, score interpretation, test…

The author discusses issues in the development of admissions tests by home study schools. He covers the construction of tests, emphasizing (1) consistency, (2) validity, and (3) normative data sampling. (CH)

Outlines the procedures involved in the construction of the Canadian version of the Life Roles Inventory-Values Scale (Canadian Work Importance Study, 1986), developed in both French and English. Describes studies of the reliability (internal consistency, test-retest, and alternate form), and validity (construct, convergent, discriminant, and…

Describes and compares two self-report measures of family competence: the Family Awareness Scales (FAS) (Green and Kolevzon, late 1970s) and the Self-Report Family Inventory (SFI) (Beavers, 1983). Discusses reliability and validity. Their focus on the "insider" (family member) is different from the traditional examination of family…