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Modification of the Syracuse Scales of Social Relations for Administration in the Third and Fourth Grades and in Special Classes for the Mentally Retarded
Certain assumptions and procedures for administering the Syracuse Scales of Social Relations are examined, using classes of elementary and educable mentally retarded school children and a modified Syracuse Scales developed and administered to a sample of 400 third through sixth grade and special class children. The detailed analysis of these data supports the use of the modification for this population.
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