Reliability and validity of speech rating scales: Some error effects
- 1 September 1972
- journal article
- other
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Central States Speech Journal
- Vol. 23 (3) , 145-151
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10510977209363111
Abstract
Validity and reliability are important criteria in speech rating scale development and use. This investigation explores the effects of certain rater errors, compares a newly devloped scale to a widely used instrument, and suggests the existence of specific factors as crucial elements in evaluation.Keywords
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