Vineland III
How many versions of the Vineland are there?
Two: Comprehensive & Domain
The ABAS has ___________ forms for children 5-16 and a _______-________ form for subjects 16 & older.
Two; self-report
Which test has better overall reliability according to research?
ABAS III
Name the testing methods for both:
Both can be done both via pencil and paper & now offer an online option.
Which test component does the Vineland contain that the ABAS does not?
Interview
How many optional domains does the Vineland III have?
Two: Motor and Adaptive
What does ABAS stand for?
Adaptive Behavior Assessment system
Which reliability area do both tests have their highest percentage in?
Internal consistency
Both tests contain which two types of forms?
Parent and teacher
How are the age ranges different?
ABAS goes up to adult (0-89). Vineland only goes up to 21.
Parent/caregiver, teacher, & interview form.
How many major domains does the ABAS have and how many skill areas?
Three and eleven
Which reliability category do the two tests have their biggest discrepancy:
Inter-rater
Why could one argue that neither is a completely accurate assessment of a student's adaptive behavior
Both primarily contain of opinions others have about the student. Neither actually attempt to assess adaptive behavior through observation. Although ABAS III does offer a self-eval, the student is only reporting what they believe they do.
How many options for each test are there in terms of length?
Vineland has 2: Comprehensive & domain. ABAS has only one.
Name 2 of the three required test domains:
Communication, daily living skills, & Socialization.
There are _________ rating systems in total. ______ for children five & under, _____for ages 5-21, and ________ for adults.
five, two, two, one
What fact does ABAS III claim displays their test validity?
High concurrent validity with Vineland in teacher forms.
The teacher forms have a ___________ concurrent validity between them.
a. .87
b. .86
C. .84
D. .81
.84
Explain how the scoring scales are different on each test.
Vineland utilizes 0-2 rating system. The ABAS utilizes a 0-3.
Internal consistency; inter-rater.
Which form has the highest number of questions and which form has the lowest?
Adult form has most , then parent, then teacher.
Name two reasons higher reliability may not mean it is the best test here:
1.) The ABAS III is smaller than the Vineland and does not contain an interview portion.
2.) The ABAS III, uses its concurrent scores with Vineland as proof of their validity showing Vineland is highly valued.
3. Just because the test has reliability within itself does not mean it is a more comprehensive and authentic evaluation of an individual's adaptive behavior.
Name two of the 11 skill areas/ subdomains that both tests have as a sub-category
community, motor, leisure (play and leisure)
The Vineland has ________ domains in total but only ______________ are required. The ABAS has ____________ major adaptive domains.
5, 2, 3