The predictive validity of the Early Development Instrument (EDI): Predicting later cognitive and behavioural outcomes

Summary

Predictive validity refers to how well an instrument predicts later outcomes. In this case, how well does the Early Development Instrument (EDI) predict the later literacy, numeracy and other cognitive and behavioural outcomes of children.

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