[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.