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2015

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Factor analysis

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Using Social Validity To Examine Teacher Perspectives Of Positive Behavior Intervention Support Programs: A Quasi-Replication Study, Jason Leonard Wright Dec 2015

Using Social Validity To Examine Teacher Perspectives Of Positive Behavior Intervention Support Programs: A Quasi-Replication Study, Jason Leonard Wright

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This study represents a quasi-replication of Lane et al. (2009) investigation into the psychometric properties of the Primary Intervention Rating Scale (PIRS). This rating scale was designed to assess the social validity of primary to high school level Positive Behavior Support intervention plans completed by academic staff. Lane's results indicated the PIRS was a one- factor measure with strong reliability and structural validity. To substantiate these findings an adapted version of the PIRS was distributed to teachers from one Utah school district.Quantitative data and additional comments were collected from elementary and middle school teachers. The results were computed using a …