Differential ratings by multiple informants are an important issue in survey design. Although much research has focused on differential reports of child behaviour, discrepancies between parent and teacher reports of children’s school readiness are less explored.

Kelly A. McNamara

Orla Doyle

Sarah Finnegan

English

Research Papers in Economics

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