A new measure for assessing document complexity: The PMOSE/IKIRSCH document readability formula

Authors: 
Mosenthal, P. M., & Kirsch, I. S.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Theory
Volume: 
41(8)
Pages: 
638-657
Year: 
1998
Publisher: 
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy
Abstract: 

Describes the PMOSE/IKIRSCH document readability formula for documents. Main document components in which the formula was based; Graphic documents; Entry documents; Density of documents; Usefulness in measuring document complexity.

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