An Introduction To Psychological Assessment And Psychometrics

Author : Keith Coaley
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473904307
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics written by Keith Coaley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics, Keith Coaley outlines the key ingredients of psychological assessment, providing case studies to illustrate their application, making it an ideal textbook for courses on psychometrics or psychological assessment. New to the Second Edition: Includes occupational and educational settings Covers ethical and professional issues with a strong practical focus Case study material related to work selection settings End of chapter self-assessments to facilitate students’ progress Compliant with the latest BPS Certificate of Testing curriculum Electronic inspection copies are available for instructors.

Author : Keith Coaley
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473904293
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics written by Keith Coaley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics, Keith Coaley outlines the key ingredients of psychological assessment, providing case studies to illustrate their application, making it an ideal textbook for courses on psychometrics or psychological assessment. New to the Second Edition: Includes occupational and educational settings Covers ethical and professional issues with a strong practical focus Case study material related to work selection settings End of chapter self-assessments to facilitate students’ progress Complaint with the latest BPS Certificate of Testing curriculum Electronic inspection copies are available for instructors.

Author : Keith Coaley
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1847874797
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics written by Keith Coaley and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-01-20 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible book outlines the key ingredients of psychological assessment and provides case studies to illustrate their application, making this an ideal textbook for courses on psychometrics or psychological assessment. The book covers the nature of assessment, basic components, how tests are made, underlying statistics, reliability and validity, assessment of intelligence, abilities and personality, non-psychometric approaches, as well as ethical and professional issues and modern developments. A final chapter explains how readers can construct their own tests. Wide-ranging case studies demonstrate the variety of contexts in which assessment is conducted. The author’s clarity of writing and use of practical examples throughout helps students apply these methods in practice with confidence as part of their studies on an array of courses.

Author : R. Michael Furr
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544304943
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychometrics written by R. Michael Furr and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a meaning-based approach that emphasizes the "why" over the "how to," Psychometrics: An Introduction provides thorough coverage of fundamental issues in psychological measurement. Author R. Michael Furr discusses traditional psychometric perspectives and issues including reliability, validity, dimensionality, test bias, and response bias as well as advanced procedures and perspectives including item response theory and generalizability theory. The substantially updated Third Edition includes broader and more in-depth coverage with new references, a glossary summarizing over 200 key terms, and expanded suggested readings consisting of highly relevant papers to enhance the book’s overall accessibility, scope, and usability for both instructors and students. Online Resources Free PowerPoint® slides for instructors are available with this text. Contact your rep to learn more.

Author : Kate Miriam Loewenthal
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1317710142
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Psychological Tests and Scales written by Kate Miriam Loewenthal and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its first edition this book successfully enabled readers, with little or no prior knowledge of computing or statistics, to develop reliable and valid tests and scales for assessment or research purposes. In this edition, the author has thoroughly updated the text to include new recent advances in computer software and provide information on relevant internet resources. The book contains detailed guidelines for locating and constructing psychological measures, including descriptions of popular psychological measures and step-by-step instructions for composing a measure, entering data and computing reliability and validity of test results. Advanced techniques such as factor analysis, analysis of covariance and multiple regression analysis are presented for the beginner. An Introduction to Psychological Tests and Scales provides a clear, concise and jargon-free primer for all those embarking in fieldwork or research analysis. It will be an invaluable tool for undergraduates and postgraduates in psychology and a useful text for students and professionals in related disciplines.

Author : Ronald Jay Cohen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781264357666
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychological Testing and Assessment written by Ronald Jay Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Leslie A. Miller
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506396380
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Psychological Testing written by Leslie A. Miller and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foundations of Psychological Testing: A Practical Approach by Leslie A. Miller and Robert L. Lovler presents a clear introduction to the basics of psychological testing as well as psychometrics and statistics. Aligned with the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, this practical book includes discussion of foundational concepts and issues using real-life examples and situations that students will easily recognize, relate to, and find interesting. A variety of pedagogical tools furthers the conceptual understanding needed for effective use of tests and test scores. The Sixth Edition includes updated references and examples, new In Greater Depth boxes for deeper coverage of complex topics, and a streamlined organization for enhanced readability.

Author : Carina Coulacoglou
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128024909
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychometrics and Psychological Assessment written by Carina Coulacoglou and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychometrics and Psychological Assessment: Principles and Applications reports on contemporary perspectives and models on psychological assessment and their corresponding measures. It highlights topics relevant to clinical and neuropsychological domains, including cognitive abilities, adaptive behavior, temperament, and psychopathology.Moreover, the book examines a series of standard as well as novel methods and instruments, along with their psychometric properties, recent meta-analytic studies, and their cross-cultural applications. Discusses psychometric issues and empirical studies that speak to same Explores the family context in relation to children’s behavioral outcomes Features major personality measures as well as their cross cultural variations Identifies the importance of coping and resilience in assessing personality and psychopathology Examines precursors of aggression and violence for prediction and prevention

Author : Susana Urbina
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118045653
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Psychological Testing written by Susana Urbina and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent primer on the key concepts of psychometrics Essentials of Psychological Testing surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, supplies the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field. It is the only book to provide such a thorough and up-to-date overview of psychometrics in an engaging, accessible format. As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book offers an overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques that provides the foundation necessary for knowledgeable, informed practice. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help to gauge and reinforce readers' grasp of the information covered. Starting with a basic introduction to psychological tests, their historical development, and their uses, Essentials of Psychological Testing also covers the statistical procedures most frequently used in testing, the frames of reference for score interpretation, reliability, validity, and test item considerations, as well as guidelines for test selection, administration, scoring, and reporting test results. Whether as an orientation for those new to the field, a refresher for those already acquainted with it, or as a reference for seasoned clinicians, Essentials of Psychological Testing is an invaluable resource on the fundamentals of this evolving area of practice.

Author : John Rust
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modern Psychometrics written by John Rust and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this classic text has been completely revised and updated, taking into account recent developments in the field of psychometrics. The book fulfils the requirements of those studying for BPS certificates of competence in testing.