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- Publication Date
- 2014-08-04
- Edition Number
- 2
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN
- 9781118680483
- Book Title
- Essentials of Psychological Testing
- Book Series
- Essentials of Behavioral Science Ser.
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Edition
- 2
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Psychology
- Topic
- Statistics, Assessment, Testing & Measurement
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
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- 5.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 400 Pages
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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1118680480
ISBN-13
9781118680483
eBay Product ID (ePID)
180459848
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Essentials of Psychological Testing
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Statistics, Assessment, Testing & Measurement
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Psychology
Book Series
Essentials of Behavioral Science Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-002693
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
150.287
Table Of Content
Series Preface ix Preface to the Second Edition xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Introduction to Psychological Tests and Their Uses 1 2 Essential Statistics for Testing 37 3 Essentials of Test Score Interpretation 81 4 Essentials of Reliability 127 5 Essentials of Validity 165 6 Essential Test Item Considerations 233 7 Essentials of Ethical Test Use 279 Appendix A Commercially Available Tests Mentioned in the Text 323 Appendix B Internet Addresses of Test Publishers and Distributors 327 Appendix C Table of Areas and Ordinates of the Normal Curve 329 References 343 Index 363 About the Author 385
Synopsis
An Easy-to-Understand Overview of the Key Concepts of Psychological Testing Fully updated and revised, Essentials of Psychological Testing, Second Edition surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, succinctly presents the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field. This engaging, practical overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques provides the foundation necessary for advanced study in the field of psychological assessment. Each clear, well-organized chapter includes new examples and references, featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as Test Yourself questions that help gauge and reinforce readers grasp of the information covered. The author s extensive experience and deep understanding of the concepts presented are evident throughout the book, particularly when readers are reminded that tests are tools and that, like all tools, they have limitations. Starting with a basic introduction to psychological tests, their historical development, and their uses, the book 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 the latest 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 reference for seasoned clinicians, this book is an invaluable resource., An easy-to-understand overview of the key concepts of psychological testing Fully updated and revised, the second edition of Essentials of Psychological Testing surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, succinctly presents the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field. This engaging, practical overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques provides the foundation necessary for advanced study in the field of psychological assessment. Each clear, well-organized chapter includes new examples and references, featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help gauge and reinforce readers' grasp of the information covered. The author's extensive experience and deep understanding of the concepts presented are evident throughout the book, particularly when readers are reminded that tests are tools and that, like all tools, they have limitations. Starting with a basic introduction to psychological tests, their historical development, and their uses, the book 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 the latest 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 reference for seasoned clinicians, this book is an invaluable resource. SUSANA URBINA, PHD , is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of North Florida, where she taught courses in psychological testing and assessment. A Diplomate of the American Board of Assessment Psychology and a licensed psychologist, Dr. Urbina practiced in the field of psychological assessment for over a decade. She coauthored the seventh edition of Psychological Testing with Anne Anastasi and has published numerous articles and reviews in the area of psychological testing., An engaging, practical guide to psychological testing Essentials of Psychological Testing, 2nd Edition is a fully updated and revised overview of the basic principles of psychometrics, including the information needed to understand and evaluate tests.
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BF176.U73 2014
Copyright Date
2014
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