[Coding/Special Scores] DR1

Aliases

DR1
deviant response level 1
mild deviant response

Definition

DR1 is coded when the response as a whole departs from the expected course in a mild way.
The deviation is not just in a single word, but in the overall organization or development of the response.

Conditions

Consider it when the response includes a mild digression, derailment, or improper development.
The disturbance affects the whole response more than a single verbal expression.
If the problem seems centered only in wording, review scoring-input/special-score/DV1 and scoring-input/special-score/DV2 first.
If the global disruption is clearly more severe, also review scoring-input/special-score/DR2.

Cautions

A long or complicated response is not enough by itself for DR1.
DR1 differs from DV because it addresses deviation in the full response, not only in word choice.
If there is doubt between level 1 and level 2, keep the more conservative level.

Cross References

[Coding/Special Scores] Special Scores
[Coding/Special Scores] DV1
[Coding/Special Scores] DV2
[Coding/Special Scores] DR2
[Interpretation/Ideation] Sum6
[Interpretation/Ideation] WSum6

Evidence Note

Detailed source comparisons remain in the internal provenance note.