A Meta-Analytic Review of the MaCandrew Alcoholism Scale

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ID20286552
AuthorsAmy Cooper-Hakim (Office Depot, corresponding author), Chockalingam Viswesvaran (0000-0002-3968-2809, Florida International University)
Year2002
Volume62
Issue5
Pages818-829
Publication date2002-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational and Psychological Measurement (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0013-1644 • E-ISSN: 1552-3888
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/001316402236880
OpenAlexW2164155825
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited69

Using a meta-analytic approach, the authors examined the predictive validity of scores on the MacAndrew Alcoholism Scale. Across 161 studies involving a total sample of 31,320 individuals, the proportion correct classification was .70. When a cut score of 24 was used across 63 studies involving a total sample of 11,113 individuals, the proportion correct classification was .72. The proportion correct classifications for the different cut scores were cumulated separately, and the functional graph suggested that the best discrimination (.76) occurred at a cut score of 27. It is argued that given the potential personality basis for these predictions, use of continuous measures rather than cut scores is preferable

Meta-analysis · Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory · Personality · Personality test · Psychometrics · Scale (ratio) · Statistics · Test validity · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Clinical Psychology · Gambling Behavior and Treatments · Mathematics · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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