Predictive Validity of the PPVT-R for Navajo Children
Jack Naglieri1984, Psychological Reports
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Abstract
The predictive validity of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test—Revised was examined for a sample of 33 Navajo children in Grades 1 to 6. Test scores correlated .65 and significantly with scores obtained 10½ mo. later on the Peabody Individual Achievement Test Total score. Implications for interpretation are discussed.
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