Murray State Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

This study utilizes correlational data to demonstrate the construct validity of the Missouri Adaptive Ability Scale (MAAS) by comparing it to Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3) Teacher Form, a thoroughly researched and validated measure of independent living and adaptive functioning. The purpose was designed to extend research conducted to achieve construct validity of the MAAS. Twenty-six high school students with low incidence handicapping conditions (M = 17 years old) were included in this study. The ABAS-3 Teacher Form was obtained from archives and the MAAS was administered directly to the participants by the author. Pearson correlations revealed strong correlations across most MAAS/ABAS-3 combinations, supporting the concurrent validity of the MAAS. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Year manuscript completed

2019

Year degree awarded

2019

Author's Keywords

VALIDITY, CONCURRENT VALIDITY

Dissertation Committee Chair

MARDIS DUNHAM

Thesis Advisor

MARDIS DUNHAM

Committee Chair

MARDIS DUNHAM

Committee Member

SEAN SIMONS

Committee Member

LANDON CLARK

Document Type

Thesis

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