The Concurrent Validity of the Missouri Adaptive Ability Scale

Author

Amber PendergraftFollow

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the concurrent validity of the Missouri Adaptive Ability Scale (MAAS), a new measure of independent functioning and learning, by correlating it with the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales—Third Edition (VABS-III). Thirty participants (M = 11.0 years; SD = 4.1 years) were administered the MAAS and VABS-III. Kendall-Tau tests yielded moderate-to-strong correlations across all aspects of the MAAS, indicating good concurrent validity. The implications and limitations are discussed.

Year manuscript completed

2019

Year degree awarded

2019

Thesis Advisor

Mardis Dunham

Committee Chair

Mardis Dunham

Committee Member

Sean Simons

Committee Member

Samir Patel

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Pendergraft, Amber, "The Concurrent Validity of the Missouri Adaptive Ability Scale" (2019). Murray State Theses and Dissertations. 345.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/etd/345