Consistency of the factorial validity of the WISC-R for upper and lower SES groups

Les Carlson, Cecil R. Reynolds, Terry B. Gutkin

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Abstract

The WISC-R was factor analyzed for both upper and lower SES classifications from the standardization sample. Both two- and three-factor solutions were extracted, and these solutions generally parallel other previously reported two- and three-factor WISC-R solutions. The stability of these factors was then examined by calculating coefficients of congruence and salient variable similarity indices between matched factor pairs from the two SES groups. The three-factor solution was the most appropriate for both groups, though the two-factor solution was equally plausible. The WISC-R factor structure appears to be invariant with regard to SES.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)319-326
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of School Psychology
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1983

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

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