The framework used in developing and interpreting the international adult literacy survey (IALS)

European Journal of Psychology of Education

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 335-361

  Kirsch, Irwin S ^a  

^a EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE   (United States)

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EID: 0035438373     PISSN: 02562928     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF03173187     Document Type: Article

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