This report provides additional evidence that the Quick Word Test (Level 2, Form Am) is a valid instrument for estimating adult mental ability as defined by the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. Descriptive information for the validation sample is given to facili tate the use of the conversion table developed in the cross- validation analysis by adult education researchers and evaluators.
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