TY - JOUR
T1 - The behavioral and emotional rating scale
T2 - test-retest and inter-rater reliability
AU - Epstein, Michael H.
AU - Harniss, Mark K.
AU - Pearson, Nils
AU - Ryser, Gail
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - Two studies are reported addressing the reliability of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS). The first study investigated test-retest reliability over a two-week period to determine the stability of the measure over time. The second study investigated inter-rater reliability between two teachers or classroom aides who were familiar with a student to determine the consistency with which the measure can be used by different individuals. In each study, samples were drawn from populations of students identified with emotional or behavioral disorders as specified by federal statutes. Reliability coefficients in each study were above .80, the standard recommended for screening tests that are reported individually, and in most cases above .90. Implications for use of the BERS are discussed. KEY WORDS: Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS); test-retest reliability; inter-rater reliability.
AB - Two studies are reported addressing the reliability of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS). The first study investigated test-retest reliability over a two-week period to determine the stability of the measure over time. The second study investigated inter-rater reliability between two teachers or classroom aides who were familiar with a student to determine the consistency with which the measure can be used by different individuals. In each study, samples were drawn from populations of students identified with emotional or behavioral disorders as specified by federal statutes. Reliability coefficients in each study were above .80, the standard recommended for screening tests that are reported individually, and in most cases above .90. Implications for use of the BERS are discussed. KEY WORDS: Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS); test-retest reliability; inter-rater reliability.
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U2 - 10.1023/A:1022067329751
DO - 10.1023/A:1022067329751
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0000486942
SN - 1062-1024
VL - 8
SP - 319
EP - 327
JO - Journal of Child and Family Studies
JF - Journal of Child and Family Studies
IS - 3
ER -