Assessment of High Incidence Learning Disorders: Isolating Measures with High Discriminant Ability.
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| Title: | Assessment of High Incidence Learning Disorders: Isolating Measures with High Discriminant Ability. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Wynne, Martha Ellen, Brown, Ronald T. |
| Source: | School Psychology Review. Win 1984 13(2):231-237. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 1984 |
| Intended Audience: | Counselors; Support Staff |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Discriminant Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Persons, Intelligence Tests, Learning Disabilities, Measurement Techniques, School Psychologists, Student Placement |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Conners Teacher Rating Scale, Matching Familiar Figures Test, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Childrens Embedded Figures Test, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children |
| Abstract: | The study employs a discriminant analysis with several instruments extensively utilized by researchers. Results indicated most of the measures employed were potentially capable of discriminating behavior disordered from learning disabled children and their normal peers. A high percentage of children in each group were appropriately classified by school psychologists. (Author/DWH) |
| Entry Date: | 1984 |
| Accession Number: | EJ302138 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The study employs a discriminant analysis with several instruments extensively utilized by researchers. Results indicated most of the measures employed were potentially capable of discriminating behavior disordered from learning disabled children and their normal peers. A high percentage of children in each group were appropriately classified by school psychologists. (Author/DWH) |
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