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This classic, authoritative introduction to psychological testing is widely hailed for its broad coverage and its ability to cover "graduate school" topics in terms that one with little testing experience can understand. This book familiarizes the reader with the basics of test construction and prepares the reader to effectively evaluate different tests, choose tests for particular purposes and individual examines, and interpret scores properly.
Synopsis
This classic, authoritative introduction to psychological testing is widely hailed for its broad coverage and its ability to cover "graduate school" topics in terms that one with little testing experience can understand. This book familiarizes the reader with the basics of test construction and prepares the reader to effectively evaluate different tests, choose tests for particular purposes and individual examines, and interpret scores properly.
Synopsis
The 1990's have witnessed a continuation and expansion of the upsurge of interest in psychological testing that was evident in the 1980's. This growth is indicated by the development of new tests some representing novel approaches as well as by the revisions of earlier tests and continued research on existing tests. In selecting instruments for mention or discussion, a primary goal was to expose readers to the rich variety of measurement tools available in the field today, as well as to some historically significant tests and techniques: and attempt to cover the field or even a significant segment of it in a comprehensive fashion would have been clearly beyond the scope of this book.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 561-680) and indexes.
Table of Contents
I. FUNCTIONS AND ORIGINS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING. 1. Nature and Use of Psychological Tests. 2. Historical Antecedents of Modern Testing.
II. TECHNICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES. 3. Norms and the Meaning of Test Scores.
4. Reliability.
5. Validity: Basic Concepts.
6. Validity: Measurement and Interpretation.
7. Item Analysis.
III. ABILITY TESTING. 8. Individual Tests.
9. Tests for Special Populations.
10. Group Testing.
11. Nature of Intelligence.
12. Psychological Issues in Ability Testing.
IV. PERSONALITY TESTING. 13. Self-Report Personality Inventories.
14. Measuring Interests and Attitudes.
15. Projective Techniques.
16. Other Assessment Techniques.
V. APPLICATIONS OF TESTING. 17. Major Contexts of Current Test Use.
18. Ethical and Social Considerations in Testing.
Appendix A: Alphabetical Listing of Tests and Other Assessment Tools.
Appendix B: Addresses of Test Publishers, Distributors, and Test-Related Organizations.
References.
Acknowledgements.
Name Index.
Subject Index.