CAS 112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 42: Percentile
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Refers to the extent to which a measure truthfully assesses what it purports to measure. validity. Are we measuring "stuttering" when we measure the observable behaviors? not directly; our definition of the disorder determines the way we interpret assessment results. One of the most commonly used assessment tools. Looks at % stuttered syllables and duration of longest block. Converts to a percentile and determines stuttering severity. Stuttering severity instrument for children and adults, 3rd. Shortcomings of the ssi-3: doesn"t take into account: adaptation, setting & variability of the disorder, small sample, can"t count avoidance, anticipation, expectancy, naturalness (ssi-4) How are secondary behaviors assessed on the ssi ratings of 4 types of physical concomitants. Ssi-3 percentile and severity scores based on _____. Some evidence that it is modestly reliable & valid. Total overall score for preschoolers school children & adults. Parents mark an "x" in relevant box at end of each day to indicate severity of stuttering for day.
