Abstract
In any field of scientific study the information we obtain from research is directly related to the quality of the information we obtain from the tools we use. The better the tool, the more accurate and reliable the information that is obtained. Ultimately, the validity of the tools used in science will be proportionate to the quality of the concepts being evaluated. Ultimately, better tools are more effective for researchers and clinicians. The better the tools used in research and clinical practice, the more valid and reliable the decisions will be, the useful the information obtained will be, and ultimately, the better the services that will be provided. In this chapter, the rating scales used for assessment of executive function will be examined.
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Naglieri, J.A., Goldstein, S. (2014). Assessment of Executive Function Using Rating Scales: Psychometric Considerations. In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J. (eds) Handbook of Executive Functioning. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8106-5_10
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