An experiment was undertaken in which Spanish translations of the English forms of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test were compared. 37 Spanish-speaking children scored significantly higher on the English version. Significant interactions of trial × form and trial × language were found. The author concludes that this local Spanish version of the Peabody is an inappropriate instrument for use with bilingual children. Full standardization is required.
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