Margaret Friend|Sara A. Schmitt|Adrianne M. Simpson
Evaluating the predictive validity of the Computerized Comprehension Task: Comprehension predicts production.
San Diego State University
recently challenges inherent measuring comprehension impeded ability predict course language acquisition present research reports longitudinal assessment convergent predictive validity macarthurbates communicative development inventories words gestures cdi wg fenson et al 1994 1993 2007 computerized comprehension task cct friend keplinger 2003 2008 cdi wg cct evinced good convergent validity however cct better predicted subsequent parent reports language production language sample data 3rd year confirm finding cct accounted 24 variance unique word use studies provide evidence utility behaviorbased approach predicting course language acquisition production