| Modern Psychometrics Contributor(s): Rust, John (Author), Golombok, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415203414 ISBN-13: 9780415203418 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1999 Annotation: Completely revised and updated to reflect recent research and controversy, this new edition of "Modern Psychometrics" provides a readable introduction to the history, rationale and debates surrounding psychometric testing. The first part deals with theoretical and more general issues in psychometrics and acknowledges that if psychometrics is to fulfill its function of fair assessment and selection it must take a stand on issues of racism and injustice. The second part, newly expanded to aid students, is a practical step-by-step guide on how to construct a psychometric questionnaire. This progresses through all the stages of test construction from definition of original purpose to eventual validation. Item response theory, criterion reference testing, profiling and minimum competency testing are included, as are knowledge-based tests of ability, aptitude, achievement and person-based tests of personality, clinical symptoms, mood and attitude. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Assessment, Testing & Measurement |
| Dewey: 150.287 |
| LCCN: 98047962 |
| Series: International Library of Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.88" W x 9.67" (1.62 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The edition of this classic text has been completely revised and updated, taking into account recent developments in the field of psychometrics. Part 1 of Modern Psychometrics outlines the background, history and controversies surrounding psychological testing. Part 2 provides a practical guide for developing a psychometric test. Modern Psychometrics forms the ideal companion for those studying for the British Psychological Society's Certificates of Competence in Testing |