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Too many simple clerical scoring errors: the Rey Figure as an example.

R A Charter1, D K Walden, S P Padilla

  • 1Mental Health/Behavioral Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, CA 90822, USA.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|April 25, 2000
PubMed
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Clerical errors in scoring Rey Figure drawings are common, with scorers making mistakes on over 18% of assessments. This highlights a need for improved accuracy in psychological test scoring.

Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Accurate scoring of psychological assessments is crucial for reliable diagnosis and treatment.
  • The Rey Figure test is a widely used tool for assessing visual-motor and visuospatial abilities.
  • Clerical errors in scoring can significantly impact the interpretation of test results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the frequency and types of clerical errors made during the scoring of Rey Figure drawings.
  • To identify specific areas where scoring inaccuracies are most prevalent.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 325 Rey Figure drawings were analyzed.
  • Errors were tabulated according to the Boston Qualitative Scoring System manual.
  • Investigated error types included addition mistakes and issues with plotting and conversion tables.

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Main Results:

  • Three scorers exhibited error rates of 18.3%, 22.4%, and 24.7% on the Rey Figures they scored.
  • Avoidable quantitative scoring errors were the primary focus of the investigation.

Conclusions:

  • A significant percentage of Rey Figure drawings are subject to clerical scoring errors.
  • Standardized training and quality control measures may be necessary to reduce scoring inaccuracies.