Susan J Maller
Biographic Data
| ID | 9251993 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Susan J Maller |
| GIVEN NAMES | Susan J |
| FAMILY NAME | Maller |
| SIGNATURE | MALLER S J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Florida |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Factor Structure Invariance of the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test Across Male and Female Samples
Multisample confirmatory factor analysis (MCFA) and latent mean structures analysis (LMS) were used to test measurement invariance and latent mean differences on the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence ScaleTM (KAIT) across males and females in the standardization sample. MCFA found that the parameters of the KAIT two-factor model were invariant across groups. A follow-up LMS found intercept differences on the Memory for Block Designs, Famo…
Item Parameter Invariance of the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test Across Male and Female Samples
The Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAITTM) is an individually administered test of intelligence for individuals ranging in age from 11 to 85+ years. The item response theory—likelihood ratio procedure, based on the two-parameter logistic model, was used to detect differential item functioning (DIF) in the KAIT across males and females in the standardization sample. Root mean squared differences and item parameter differences were…
Iterative Purification and Effect Size Use With Logistic Regression for Differential Item Functioning Detection
Two unresolved implementation issues with logistic regression (LR) for differential item functioning (DIF) detection include ability purification and effect size use. Purification is suggested to control inaccuracies in DIF detection as a result of DIF items in the ability estimate. Additionally, effect size use may be beneficial in controlling Type I error rates. The effectiveness of such controls, especially used in combination, requires evalua…
Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test Factor Invariance Across Deaf and Standardization Samples
The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT) is an individually administered, nonverbal intelligence test designed for use with non-English-speaking, limited English proficient, or deaf children. The aim of this study was to assess the factor structure invariance of the UNIT across deaf and standardization samples through the use of multisample confirmatory factor an alysis. Two theoretical models were evaluated: a primary two-factor (Memory …
Differential Item Functioning in the Wisc-III
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children–Third Edition (WISC-III) is the most widely used test of intelligence in the world. However, the manual for the WISC-III provides insufficient detail regarding the detection of differential item functioning (DIF). The WISC-III national standardization sample ( N = 2,200) was used to investigate DIF in six WISC-III subtests. After fitting two parameter logistic and graded response models to the data, it…
The development and psychometric properties of the American sign language proficiency assessment (ASL-PA)
We describe the procedures for constructing an instrument designed to evaluate children's proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). The American Sign Language Proficiency Assessment (ASL-PA) is a much-needed tool that potentially could be used by researchers, language specialists, and qualified school personnel. A half-hour ASL sample is collected on video from a target child (between ages 6 and 12) across three separate discourse settings and…
Wisc-III Factor Invariance Across Samples of Children Exhibiting Appropriate and Inappropriate Test-Session Behaviors
Test-taking behaviors, such as a lack of attention, poor cooperation, and avoidance, can have an adverse impact on intelligence test scores. The Guide to the Assessment of Test Session Behavior for the WISC-III and WIAT(GATSB) provides a standardized measure of test-taking behavior. Whether the measurement of intelligence when using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-I1) actually differs for children who exhibit inap…
Wisc-III Factor Invariance Across Deaf and Standardization Samples
The aim of this study was to investigate the factorial invariance of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III) when administered to deaf children who use sign language. A multisample confirmatory factor analysis, using LISREL7, was used to test the four-factor model on the covariance matrices of subtest scale scores for deaf and standardization samples. The general form of the four-factor model fit for both samples. Pa…
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Wisc-III Factor Invariance Across Deaf and Standardization Samples
The aim of this study was to investigate the factorial invariance of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III) when administered to deaf children who use sign language. A multisample confirmatory factor analysis, using LISREL7, was used to test the four-factor model on the covariance matrices of subtest scale scores for deaf and standardization samples. The general form of the four-factor model fit for both samples. Pa…
Wisc-III Factor Invariance Across Samples of Children Exhibiting Appropriate and Inappropriate Test-Session Behaviors
Test-taking behaviors, such as a lack of attention, poor cooperation, and avoidance, can have an adverse impact on intelligence test scores. The Guide to the Assessment of Test Session Behavior for the WISC-III and WIAT(GATSB) provides a standardized measure of test-taking behavior. Whether the measurement of intelligence when using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-I1) actually differs for children who exhibit inap…
The development and psychometric properties of the American sign language proficiency assessment (ASL-PA)
We describe the procedures for constructing an instrument designed to evaluate children's proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). The American Sign Language Proficiency Assessment (ASL-PA) is a much-needed tool that potentially could be used by researchers, language specialists, and qualified school personnel. A half-hour ASL sample is collected on video from a target child (between ages 6 and 12) across three separate discourse settings and…
Differential Item Functioning in the Wisc-III
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children–Third Edition (WISC-III) is the most widely used test of intelligence in the world. However, the manual for the WISC-III provides insufficient detail regarding the detection of differential item functioning (DIF). The WISC-III national standardization sample ( N = 2,200) was used to investigate DIF in six WISC-III subtests. After fitting two parameter logistic and graded response models to the data, it…
Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test Factor Invariance Across Deaf and Standardization Samples
The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT) is an individually administered, nonverbal intelligence test designed for use with non-English-speaking, limited English proficient, or deaf children. The aim of this study was to assess the factor structure invariance of the UNIT across deaf and standardization samples through the use of multisample confirmatory factor an alysis. Two theoretical models were evaluated: a primary two-factor (Memory …
Iterative Purification and Effect Size Use With Logistic Regression for Differential Item Functioning Detection
Two unresolved implementation issues with logistic regression (LR) for differential item functioning (DIF) detection include ability purification and effect size use. Purification is suggested to control inaccuracies in DIF detection as a result of DIF items in the ability estimate. Additionally, effect size use may be beneficial in controlling Type I error rates. The effectiveness of such controls, especially used in combination, requires evalua…
Item Parameter Invariance of the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test Across Male and Female Samples
The Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAITTM) is an individually administered test of intelligence for individuals ranging in age from 11 to 85+ years. The item response theory—likelihood ratio procedure, based on the two-parameter logistic model, was used to detect differential item functioning (DIF) in the KAIT across males and females in the standardization sample. Root mean squared differences and item parameter differences were…
Factor Structure Invariance of the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test Across Male and Female Samples
Multisample confirmatory factor analysis (MCFA) and latent mean structures analysis (LMS) were used to test measurement invariance and latent mean differences on the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence ScaleTM (KAIT) across males and females in the standardization sample. MCFA found that the parameters of the KAIT two-factor model were invariant across groups. A follow-up LMS found intercept differences on the Memory for Block Designs, Famo…
Mathematics (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Psychometrics (7 works) · Statistics (7 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Psychometric Methodologies and Testing (6 works) · Test (biology) (6 works) · Confirmatory factor analysis (5 works) · Measurement invariance (5 works) · Structural equation modeling (5 works)