A critical review of the literature dealing with quantification of aptitude-achievement differences revealed that methods developed to date are fraught with numerous and grave inadequacies. Based upon this evaluation of past methods, this article outlines and discusses criteria of new and more adequate procedures. Finally, step-by-step procedures that can be routinely followed are presented.
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