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Measuring the Mind: Conceptual Issues in Modern Psychometrics

by Denny Borsboom

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Publisher Comments:

Is it possible to measure psychological attributes like intelligence, personality and attitudes and if so, how does that work? What does the term 'measurement' mean in a psychological context? This fascinating and timely book discusses these questions and investigates the possible answers that can be given in response. Denny Borsboom provides an in-depth treatment of the philosophical foundations of widely used measurement models in psychology. The theoretical status of classical test theory, latent variable theory, and representational measurement theory are critically evaluated, and positioned in terms of the underlying philosophy of science. Special attention is devoted to the central concept of test validity, and future directions to improve the theory and practice of psychological measurement are outlined.

Synopsis:

Provides an in-depth treatment of the philosophical foundations of widely used measurement models in psychology.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. True scores; 3. Latent variables; 4. Scales; 5. Relations between the models; 6. The concept of validity; References.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780521844635
Subtitle:
Conceptual Issues in Contemporary Psychometrics
Author:
Borsboom, Denny
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge
Subject:
Psychometrics
Subject:
Research -- Methodology.
Subject:
General Psychology & Psychiatry
Publication Date:
June 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
4 figures
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
9.30x6.32x.73 in. 1.01 lbs.

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