Psychological Testing
International Edition
7th Edition
Published on 30. November 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
721 pages
978-0-13-614488-5 (ISBN)
Description
Appropriate for undergraduate/graduate courses in psychological testing, tests and measurements, and test construction.
This classic, authoritative introduction to psychological testing is widely hailed for its broad coverage and ability to cover "graduate school" topics in terms that college freshmen can understand. It familiarizes students with the basics of test construction and prepares them to effectively evaluate different tests, choose tests for particular purposes and individual examines, and interpret scores properly.
This classic, authoritative introduction to psychological testing is widely hailed for its broad coverage and ability to cover "graduate school" topics in terms that college freshmen can understand. It familiarizes students with the basics of test construction and prepares them to effectively evaluate different tests, choose tests for particular purposes and individual examines, and interpret scores properly.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
1067 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-614488-5 (9780136144885)
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Anne Anastasi | Susana Urbina
Psychological Testing
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01/1997
7th Edition
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Content
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.
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.